Pre-licensing visit·June 9, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Christina Valerio and LPA Arielle Pacua arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct a continued pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with facility staff and explained the purpose of the visit, which is to ensure previous pre-licensing deficiencies have been cleared. LPAs observed the physical plant. LPAs observed 3 residents in care. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas had necessary furniture and furnishings. LPAs were checking the water temperature, which read at 105.1* degrees F. LPAs heard a noise coming from the garage and entered the garage. LPAs were met by two women that were putting belongings inside the dressers located in the garage. LPAs observed one mattress and one blow up bed with bed coverings. The two women later identified themselves as staff for Argonaut Care Home 2 and Argonaut Care Home 3. LPAs immediately contacted Licensee/Facility Staff Sylvester Okoro and Chukwidi "Patrick" Ikiseh to inform them of LPAs observations. LPM Richardson was also notified. Based on this observation, the pre-licensing deficiencies have not been resolved. Pre-licensing is incomplete. An exit interview was held with staff, and report was provided.