Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Frank arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year visit and was greeted by Administrator Elmar Mallar. Bright Quest Care Home is Licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility is a single story ranch house. The facility has an approved fire clearance for four (4) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a Hospice Waiver for two (2) residents. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were four (4) residents in care and two (2) staff members on-site. Two (2) of the residents were away at day programs. At approximately 12:50 PM, LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on-site were background cleared and associated the facility per regulation.

At approximately 1:00 PM, LPA toured the facility with Administrator Mallar . All exits were clear and unobstructed. The fire extinguisher was last serviced and tagged on 3/1/2025. Food supply was sufficient. The facility was sufficiently lighted. LPA inspected three (3) resident bedrooms and found all to have sufficient lighting and furnishings as required per Title 22 Regulations. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. Facility has an infection control plan as required. The facility has a required emergency disaster plan. The facility is conducting fire and emergency drills monthly. The last disaster drill was conducted on 3/1/2025. The facility does have emergency food and supplies to meet the "72 hour shelter in place" requirements. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were found to be within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational.