Routine inspection·May 7, 2025

On 5/7//2025, At 8:58 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bernadette Allen conducted an unannounced annual comprehensive inspection. LPA was greeted by Grace Rendon-caregiver upon arrival, LPA introduced herself, explained the purpose of the visit and was granted access into the facility. The facility is licensed to care for residents age range 60 and over, 6 non-ambulatory of which 3 may be bedridden. Only bedroom #2 & #3 are approved for bedridden. There is a hospice waiver for 3. The facility is a single-story home with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen, front and back yard patio with seating. At 9:20 AM, LPA also reviewed four (4) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training's, and health screenings which were all current. LPA reviewed six (6) residents files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, needs and services plans, Medication Administration Records (MARS) which appeared residents have been given their medications as prescribed by their physicians and files are current. At 11:15 PM, LPA and Paige Esquivel- House Manager toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water and there were no obstructions inside or outside of the premises. LPA inspected a total of (5) bedrooms and (5) bathrooms. The beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the residents’ personal belongings was observed. The bathrooms were found to be clean and operational. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operable condition. The water temperature ranged from 115.5°F to 120.0°F, and the temperature throughout the facility ranged from 74°F to 78°F. During the visit. The facility appeared to be clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished. At 12:00 PM, LPA toured the kitchen and observed cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharp objects stored in locked cabinets in the kitchen inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the dining area and there was sufficient seating for dining. LPA observed a 5-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available for the residents in care which was adequately maintained. All fire extinguishers were charged and operable. The last Fire/Disaster Drills were conducted on 4/15/2025. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided Paige Esquivel- House Manager at the conclusion of the visit.