Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria conducted an announced visit to complete the Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Jose Luis Vazquez, Virginia Escoto and administrator Mayra Lopez. The fire clearance was approved on 10/10/2023 for two (2) nonambulatory clients and two (2) ambulatory clients.

The facility has four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, office, attached garage and back yard. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected:

Client Bedrooms : All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, nightstands, dressers, chairs, and lighting.

Client Bathrooms : The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition.

Kitchen and Dining Areas : 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 water temperature was measured at 106.6 degrees fahrenheit. The refrigerator and the freezer were measured within compliance. There was a locked and secured location where medication, sharps, chemicals and clients/staff files will be stored. There was non-perishable food inside the cabinet and perishable food will be purchased prior to the clients admission.

Common Sitting Areas : There is adequate seating in the common areas. The facility has a supply of activities for the clients.

Laundry Room/ Garage : The laundry room is inside the garage. Chemicals, laundry soap and toiletries were safely locked in this room.