Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Correia conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to complete an annual licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was met by a current tenant , who stated that former House Manager (HM) Mirtha Oropeza is now employed at the adjacent facility owned by the same Licensee.

HM Oropeza, who arrived a short time later, informed LPA that the facility remains actively licensed; however, the Licensee is planning an expansion, and there are currently no residents residing in the home. LPA conducted a brief walk through and observed two young children with a parent, with no indication that any residents were housed at the property. The Licensee joined the visit via telephone and informed LPA they had contacted the Department to provide notification of the expansion plans and the relocation of Resident 6 (R6), and were informed that no further follow-up was needed.

LPA inquired about the six (6) residents who were reported to be living at the facility during the 2024 annual inspection. HM Oropeza stated that five (5) of the six residents had passed away; each of the five had been receiving hospice services at the time of their passing. HM disclosed the Department was notified via the Departments main fax line, had copies, and will be provided, HM also stated that R6 was transferred to the facility next door, where HM Oropeza is currently employed. LPA Correia later confirmed that R6 resides at the adjoining facility.