Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Mosley arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit and entered the facility at 10:00 a.m . Upon arrival, LPA Mosley was greeted by staff who called the Administrator. LPA met with Administrator, Carthel Mercado and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood. The LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

COMMON AREAS: This includes two (2) living rooms, and a dining room. At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 2:18 p.m., hardwire combination of smoke / carbon monoxide detectors and fire doors were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was observed and fully charged on 05/01/2026. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted in every room. The emergency telephone numbers are posted at the entrance. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The last emergency disaster drill took place on 03/09/2026 and are conducted quarterly. Activities were observed in the common areas. At 11:12 a.m. LPA observed residents engaged in a group activity. The fireplace in the living room was adequately screened. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. LPA observed surveillance cameras installed in the common areas of the facility. The Administrator presented the live monitoring screen to the LPA, confirming that all cameras were functioning properly and that none of them were equipped with audio capability.

INTERVIEWS : Starting at 10:09 a.m. one (1) staff and three (3) resident interviews were conducted. Staff interviews revealed that staff are knowledgeable in Resident rights, different forms of abuse, and reporting procedures. Resident interviews revealed that no concerns were noted or voiced at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 2 ...