Facility Evaluation Report

On 09/26/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by House Manager (HM), John Nauslar who was informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance for six (6) ambulatory clients and serves adults ages 18 through 59. LPA was informed all five (5) clients currently residing in the facility were attending day program during the visit. Staff present has a criminal record clearance and is associated with the facility.

LPA toured the facility with HM Nauslar. During the tour, LPA observed the facility is made up of a one (1) story home with three (3) client bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, a staff room, living room, kitchen, dining room and attached garage. HM Nauslar tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA heard it to be operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguisher mounted near the kitchen that last serviced on 07/03/2025. LPA reviewed the facility's Fire Drill log noting their last fire drill was conducted on 09/20/2025. Indoor and outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Outdoor shaded seating is available for the clients in care. 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 a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods, along with an emergency food supply. The food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Medications are secured in a locked cabinet near the family room. LPA reviewed two (2) random client files, which had all Departmental required records. LPA also reviewed the Record Of Client's/Resident's Safeguarded Cash Resources (LIC 405) for all five (5) clients while HM Nauslar counted their physical monies and no discrepancies were discovered. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to HM Nauslar.