Facility Evaluation Report

On 04/03/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw-Ross arrived to the facility on an announced visit to conduct a pre-licensing visit, change of location. LPA was greeted by Juanita Sanchez, Licensee and the purpose of the visit was explained.

The fire safety inspection was completed on 11/06/2025, and the facility is approved to house four (4) adult residents ages 18 years to 59 years. The facility is a 2-story home with four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms. There are four (4) resident bedrooms, kitchen/dining area, living room area, a laundry room, and a backyard. The facility does not contain any bodies of water or firearms or ammunition. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected:

All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, night-stands, dressers, chairs, lighting, and emergency lighting. The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition. Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for client use. Kitchen appliances and counter-top were free of debris and in good repair. The knives and sharp objects were locked in a safety box under kitchen sink. The water temperature was measured by LPA and the thermometer read at 117 degrees F. There is adequate seating in the common areas. The facility has a storage cabinet that will hold resident files, staff files, and resident medication locked in a facility staff office.

The facility will keep the detergents and cleaning chemicals in a locked closet in the hallway by the stairs. An adequate supply of clean linens and hygienic supplies for the residents were readily available at the facility. There is one (1) charged fire extinguisher in the facility. LPA observed operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in the facility. LPA observed required postings including the visitation polices, emergency/disaster plans, complaint procedures, and personal rights. The facility was equipped with a complete first aid kit with instruction manual.