Facility Evaluation Report

On 5/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janette Romero arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Christina Juanico who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator Sheryl Barawid arrived during the visit and was also informed of the purpose of the visit.

The facility has a fire clearance to serve four (4) ambulatory and two (2) non-ambulatory adults. During the visit, LPA was informed all six (6) clients were attending day program.

LPA toured the facility with Caregiver Juanico and observed the facility is made up a one-story home with three (3) client bedrooms, one (1) client bathroom, a kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, and attached garage. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. Outdoor shaded seating is available for clients in care and no bodies of water were observed on the premises. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods along with an additional emergency supply of food. LPA observed the facility has a fire alarm pull station. Juanico tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguisher on the kitchen counter top that was last serviced on 10/11/2024. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are secured in a cabinet in the locked laundry room. Medications are stored in a kitchen cabinet secured with a combination padlock. LPA conducted a record review which noted the facility's last quarterly fire drill was held on 4/2/2025. LPA reviewed the Record of Client's/Resident's Safeguarded Cash Resources (LIC 405) for all six (6) clients while administrator reviewed their physical monies and no discrepances were discovered. Client files reviewed had Individual Program Plans, physician's reports, and signed admission agreements. Staff present has a criminal record clearance, valid first aid/CPR certification, and is associated with the facility. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 1/10/2026. Facility sketch, clients' personal rights, and emergency phone numbers are visibly posted near the dining room. During today's visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator Barawid.