Facility Evaluation Report

On 1/22/2026, Licensing Program Analyst, Arvin Villanueva (LPA), arrived unannounced at this facility to conduct the annual inspection visit. LPA initially met with staff on duty, Staff on duty, Joselyn Endrina (S1) and Benjamin Gatchalian (S2), and stated the purpose of the visit. The Administrator, Aida Gatchalian (AD), was notified and arrived shortly after with another staff member, Maria Magnolia Tolon (S3). AD was unable to be at the facility due to a condition and appointed S3 to assist with the inspection.

Overview : Facility is a one-story house located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to serve up to 6 elderly residents, all 6 may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver granted for 3 residents. Facility does not have clearance for bedridden residents. Present upon arrival were 6 residents in care with the 2 staff on duty.

Physical Inspection : Areas inspected include, but not limited to, the kitchen, dining, resident units/bedrooms, resident bathrooms, common areas and outdoor areas.

LPA inspected 6 of 6 resident bedrooms. Bedrooms were observed to be in good repair at this time. LPA inspected 4 of 4 bathrooms. All bathrooms were observed to be cleaned, in good working condition, and equipped with grab bars and non-skid flooring.

Fire extinguishers were observed. During this visit, a fire extinguisher professional arrived to conduct maintenance service. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout. LPA observed centrally stored medications, toxins, sharp objects and other dangerous items were kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Magnetic keys were observed to be accessible, and advisory was provided to staff to keep them inaccessible to residents who are at risk if they have direct access to dangerous items.