Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dang Nguyen conducted an unannounced visit to continue a Required Annual Inspection which began on 06-25-2024. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Caregivers Romy Pino and Gloria Laroza. LPA also spoke with Administrator Elizabeth Velasco via phone during the visit.

During the inspection, LPA, accompanied by Licensee’s staff, 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. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies 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 complaint at 73 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: Kitchen Sink was 105.8 F, Bathroom #1 Sink was 106.2 F, and Bathroom #2 Sink was 105.6 F. Appliances to preserve perishable food were also compliant in temperature: Kitchen Refrigerator was 35 F and Kitchen Freezer was 0 F. The Garage Freezer was 0 F. There was at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present.

The facility did not feature a secured perimeter or delayed egress doors. There were no active fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the Licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detector, night lights, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. The facility’s fire extinguisher was serviced within the last twelve (12) months.