Facility Evaluation Report

On May 20, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Licensee (LI) Ricardo Banos was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Ricardo Banos has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on January 11, 2027.

The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which one may be bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for four. The facility is a single story home which consist of six private resident bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a family room, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the LI, conducted a tour of the interior portions of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed six residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the six resident bedrooms and observed them to be clear of any hazards. LPA observed resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in hallway cabinets. LPA inspected the six resident bathrooms and observed them to be clean. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 111.3 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit.

LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet.