Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst LPA Noel Wolf Petersen, arrived unannounced to conduct a annual inspection, LPA met with the staff Nora Gardos and explained the purpose of the visit. Michaels Residential Home Care 2 is a 6 capacity facility, with a current census of 6. San Joaquin Behavioral Health vendors the business. No restricted condtions at this time, one person with diabedes able to self administer insulin.

Physical inspection was conducted, including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, staff room, bathrooms, storage areas, exterior, evacuation route, and client bedrooms. Facility is clean, traffic areas are unobstructed and well lit. There is some damage to the stairs and a chair that is secured with packing tape, LPA asked those to be be repaired.

Kitchen has toxics and medications stored with the locks on but not twisted or pressed into actually locked position. LPA asked toxics and medications to remain locked. Adequate food for 2-days perishable, 7-days non-perishable. 2 clients raised a concern about bland/repetitive food choices. Weekly menu exists and foods available are reflected, nutrient requirements are planned to be met. Fire extinguisher is present, dated 4/23/25, Receipt verifies purchase date.

Bathroom, has some personal hygine items stored unlocked, but 602's don't reflect any diagnosed behaviors with consequences for grooming/bathing. The screen in the upstairs bathrooms has some tears. LPA asked screen to get replaced. Water temperature delivered above 120*F, LPA asked for the water heater to be turned down.

Exterior is clean, Evacuation route gate is out of repair, drags against the ground. LPA asked gate to be rehung or the bottom edge to be shaved.