Facility Evaluation Report

On 04/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Edwin Nunez who was informed of the purpose of the visit. DSP Edwin Nunez informed LPA that one (1) client was attending the day program and the other client was present at the facility at the time of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance for five (5) ambulatory clients and serves adults ages 18 through 59.

LPA toured the facility and reviewed records. During the tour, LPA observed the facility is made up of a one (1) story home with four (4) client bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, dining room, laundry room, backyard and an attached garage. All client bedrooms had the required furniture and lighting. LPA toured the facility's exterior and observed outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Outdoor shaded seating area is available for the clients in care. LPA observed a hallway cabinet filled with clean towels, blankets, and linen, available for the clients. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA observed knives and sharp instruments secured in locked kitchen cabinets. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are secured in a locked laundry room cabinet. DSP Edwin Nunez tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed two (2) charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility dated 05/09/2024. Medications are secured in the hallway locked closet with emergency and first aid kits. LPA observed a second locked closet in the hallway that stores personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies.