Facility Evaluation Report

Casa Mahal, Poway04/29/2025Licence 374604273

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed04/30/2025 07:28:48 PM
Name of licensing program analystDebbie Correia
Name of licensing program managerJennifer Lott
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted, identified herself, and was allowed entry into the facility by Caregiver Teresita Duclayan to whom was explained the purpose of the visit.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents, of whom one (1) can be bedridden, and five (5) can be non-ambulatory. The facility also has a hospice waiver for five (5) residents.

LPA, accompanied by Caregiver, toured the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities.

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

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction