Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. Administrator, Walai Bernarte welcomed LPA. LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit. The staff present had current criminal record clearances. The administrator certificate is valid until June 23, 2026.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of four (4) clients, all of whom must be ambulatory. During today’s inspection, four (4) clients were in care, of which all were ambulatory. During today’s visit the clients were out in the community attending day program.

LPA, accompanied by Bernarte, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Clients’ bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies, as well as Personal Protective Equipment, were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 77 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients was compliant: Kitchen sink was 115 F.

There were at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days of non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required and stored in locked areas.