Facility Evaluation Report

At 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Frank arrived unannounced at St. Jude Care Home II for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA was greeted at the door by Caregiver (CG), Dinah Belandres, and was granted access into the facility. At 9:40 AM Administrator, Constantino Belandres returned to the facility from driving a client to their day program. At 9:45 AM Licensee, Rose Marie Devera arrived at the facility. One (1) of four (4) clients were present during the inspection.

At 9:45 AM, LPA, Administrator Belandres, Licensee Devera and CG Belandres toured the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguishers were found to be last charged on 11/12/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found throughout the facility, tested and to be in working order. Facility conducts and records emergency disaster drills on a quarterly basis. The last disaster drill was conducted on 1/10/2025. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were stored properly as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Water at faucets accessible to clients was measured between 106.1 and 109.1 degrees F which is within Title 22 Regulations. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the laundry room that was locked and inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of Linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients.