Facility Evaluation Report

LIcensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced Case Management Visit and a resident health and safety check. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 (S1) at 8am. The facility has a census of four residents.

The exterior of the facility is overgrown with weeds and palm tree fronds. LPA inquired if a gardener was maintaining the property but at this time, there is no gardener. A Type B deficiency will be given for 87303(a) Maintenance and Operation. The facility temperature was 73 degrees and all utilities are in working order. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the refrigerator has a two day supply of perishable items and there is seven days of non-perishable items on hand.

LPA inspected the hot water temperature of two of three bathrooms. The hot water temperature ranged from 92.7 to 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit. A Type A deficiency and $250 Immediate Civil Penalty will be assessed for 87303(e)(2) Maintenance and Operation for hot water temperatures not being within range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

LPA interviewed three of four residents and LPA observed residents were clean, dressed and were eating breakfast, or waiting for breakfast. LPA interviewed two of two staff members who both have been partially paid from 2/19-3/15/2026. Staff are not sure when the second half will be paid from this pay period since the pay periods are now weekly. Two of two staff confirmed they were paid from 3/3-3/18/2026. One staff member's check has cleared, the second staff member stated the check is pending in the bank and will clear on 3/30/2026. A Civil Penalty has been issued for 87213 Finances from March 12, 2026 to March 30, 2026. The amount assessed is $100/day X 19 days for a total amount of $1900.