Facility Evaluation Report

On 8/22/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregive Nilo Medina who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Acting Administrator Marites Medina arrived during the visit.

During the visit, there was three (3) staff and one (1) client present, and LPA was informed that four (4) clients were at day program. The facility is approved to care for six (6) clients and serves adults ages 18 through 59. LPA toured the facility's interior and exterior and observed the following:

Kitchen: LPA observed kitchen area to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA observed the facility had a 2-day supply of perishable foods and 7-day of non-perishable food items. Knives/sharp instruments are secured in a locked kitchen drawer.

Dining and Living room: LPA toured the dining and living/family room area. LPA observed an open area in the living room ceiling measuring approximately 4 feet by 2 feet. LPA was informed the ceiling area has been open for approximately one (1) month and water leaks through the ceiling when it rains. Deficiency cited.

Hallway : LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. Facility has a fire alarm system. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and functioning properly.