Pre-licensing visit·May 17, 2023

On 5/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-Licensing Inspection. This visit was announced and coordinated with Licensees Ariel Tolentino and Hedy Fernandez. During the inspection, Licensees and LPA spoke with Administrator via telephone. LPA met with Licensees and toured the facility inside and outside. Pathways and doors were clear and free from obstruction. Smoke-detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors were present and operational. Facility fire extinguisher was recently serviced. Facility was clean and odor free. Common areas were clean, adequately furnished, and adequately lit. Resident bedrooms were clean and had required minimum furnishings. Resident bathrooms were clean, had required secure grab bars and non-skid mats, and water temperature was within required temperature range. Sharp items were secured in a locked drawer in the kitchen. A locked cabinet is prepared to store resident medications. The fence had a self-locking latch mechanism and both pool gates were locked. There is adequate outdoor seating for residents. LPA reviewed facility plan of operations and emergency disaster plan. LPA and Licensee will schedule a follow-up inspection in order to confirm proper resident and staff files, as well as some improvements to the physical plant of the facility. Exit interview was conducted with the Licensees. A copy of the report was provided.