Facility Evaluation Report

On 4/8/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arvin Villanueva arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with staff on duty, Omar Slypher (S1) and stated the purpose of this visit. Administrator, Bianca Castro, was notified of this visit. Present during this visit were 4 residents in care with 1 staff on duty (S1).

Overview: During a Non-Compliance Conference (NCC) meeting with Bianca Castro, Licensee, on 11/6/2024, regarding another facility under her administration, the Department determined that increased monitoring was required to ensure the facility's compliance. The Department has also determined that licensee is not to admit new residents until further notice and to appoint new administrator. Licensee has agreed to these terms.

LPA conducted a physical inspection of the facility. Room temperature was measured at 76*F and hot water temperature was measured at 115.9 degrees Fahrenheit in one of the resident bathrooms located near the laundry room by the garage door. 3 resident bedrooms were inspected and were observed to be clean and good repair. 2 resident bathrooms were inspected and was observed to be maintained and in good repair. Kitchen was observed to be clean and in good repair. Facility continues to maintain at least 2-day perishables and 7-day nonperishables food items. Medications, sharp objects, cleaning supplies, and other dangerous materials were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care.

Bianca remains the current administrator; no new administrator has been hired. However, a change of ownership is currently in the process. Per interview with S1, no new residents have been admitted since the last visit on 3/5/2025.

Exit interview was conducted with Omar and a copy of this report was provided.