Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/04/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios conducted an announced visit to the pending facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant Teresa Carrera and BCBA Sarai Marcelin. Fire clearance has been granted for four (4) ambulatory clients and the facility will serve adults ages 18 through 59. Applicant Teresa's Administrator certificate expires on 12/20/26.

LPA conducted of a tour of the facility’s interior and exterior. LPA did not observe any clients residing in the home or evidence to suggest the home is currently occupied. The facility is made up of a one-story home with three (3) client bedrooms; one (1) will be a shared bedroom, two (2) client bathrooms, a kitchen, living/family room, and a garage. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises. The physical plant is in good repair. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. An outdoor shaded seating area is available for future clients; there is a locked shed storage that contains garden tools. LPA observed one (1) charged fire extinguisher last serviced on 08/02/24. LPA tested the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be operational. The facility also has a working telephone. LPA observed that the garage has a the washer and dryer area, detergents and cleaning solutions are stored in a cabinet, there is a locked cabinet area for client and staff files, centrally stored medications, and knives/sharp instruments; the garage is locked at all times.

Client bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, closet storage, and functional lighting. Additional linen and towels are available for future clients.