Facility Evaluation Report

On 9/8/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero conducted an announced visit to the pending facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant Jose Ramirez. Fire clearance has been granted for six (6) elderly residents. Applicant Ramirez’s Administrator certificate expires on 10/21/2023.

LPA conducted of a tour of the facility’s interior and exterior. The facility is made up of a one-story home with three (3) resident bedrooms, two (2) resident bathrooms, a kitchen, living/family room, storage room and laundry room. 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 residents. LPA observed a charged fire extinguisher mounted in the dining room wall. LPA tested the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be operational. The facility also has a working telephone. LPA observed a locked cabinet for resident and staff files and centrally stored medications. Cleaning solutions and knives/sharp instruments will be secured in a kitchen cabinet.

Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, closet storage, and functional lighting. Additional linen and towels are available for future residents. LPA toured the kitchen and observed that food was stored in a safe and healthful manner. The facility had a 2-day supply of perishable food items and 7-day supply of nonperishable food items. LPA observed emergency food and water in the storage room. Bathrooms were equipped with a grab bar near the toilet and in the shower. The hot water temperature in the resident bathrooms measured to 118-degrees Fahrenheit.