Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee, Jeff LaDow. Clients were attending day program during visit. Annual fees are current.

LPA/Licensee initiated a tour of the facility made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and pathways were free from obstructions. Client rooms are furnished per regulation. Water temperatures in client bathrooms read at 114.3 and 114.6 which are within regulation of 105 and 120 degrees F. At least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods were available. Toxins are locked in a cabinet in the garage. Medications are centrally stored in locked boxes. Fire extinguishers were last inspected 03/23/26. Facility has a fire pull system. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Most recent Fire/Disaster drill was conducted 1/10/2026. Cash resources and documentation were reviewed. Required postings were observed.

LPA initiated a file review at 1:00 pm. Four client and three staff files were reviewed. Clients have medical assessments and current care plans. First aid certificates for staff are current and required annual training hours complete. Administrator Certificate for Jeff LaDow 7034461735, expired 4/13/2026, but Licensee submitted required documentation to the Certification Unit. Medications and medication records were reviewed. There is a surveillance camera located in the living room that does not have audio. Also, client's bedroom located upstairs door leading to stairs does not have auditory alert. According to Licensee client is independent and doesn't have behaviors that could result in an elopement (technical advisory issued). No evacuation chair observed (technical violation issued).

Licensee provided the following documents: Copy of Surety Bond, LIC308 - Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC500 - Personnel Report and LIC400 - Affidavit for client's cash resources.

No deficiencies cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was given.