Facility Evaluation Report

On September 9, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Brandon Lopez and Garlli Tat made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for visit. Administrator (AD) Romeo Zano was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPAs observed that Romeo Zano has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on January 10, 2027.

The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) licensed for six ambulatory clients. The facility is a single story home with three shared client bedrooms, two staff bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a staff office. LPAs, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, there were four clients and three staff present. LPAs inspected the three client bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPAs observed client bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPAs observed client beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPAs observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway closet. LPAs inspected the one client bathroom. LPAs observed three chemicals stored in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink. The faucet and toilet was operational. Hot water temperature measured 104.3 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the two staff bedrooms and the staff office to be free of any hazards. LPAs observed one staff bedroom to have a three day emergency food and water supply. LPAs also observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet in a staff bedroom. LPAs observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a different locked cabinet in the staff bedroom.

LPAs observed the facility has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. CONTINUED ON 809-C