Routine inspection·July 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual inspection using the CARE Tool. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Emmanuel Dizon and Administrator Sherry Dizon and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory and maintains a hospice waiver for six (6). There are five residents in care with one in hospice and two live-in caregivers on duty during today's visit. LPA observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. There are six resident bedrooms and bathrooms. There is an additional private bedroom for the staff occupied by two individuals. All common areas were inspected including the attached two car garage which doubled as a laundry room. The residents' bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, sufficient storage space for each residents' personal belongings were observed. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The water temperature measured at 107.7, 116.6, 110.8, 106.3, and 106.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the indoor temperature was within a comfortable range. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor passageway free of obstructions. The exit gates were self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. Facility maintains two fire extinguishers. Both were mounted, charged, and serviced on April 23, 2024. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. LPA observed the emergency disaster supplies including food/water in the garage. Emergency evacuation drills are being conducted quarterly, however facility is not maintaining a log. The first aid kit contains all necessary elements. LPA observed the required 'See Something, Say Something' (PUB475) poster in the correct size posted in the entry way. The Administrator's Certificate for Emmanuel Dizon expires on September 16, 2025 and May 4, 2025 for Administrator Eric Goldstein. LPA conducted an audit of five residents' files and two personnel files. No discrepancies were noted. Resident interviews were conducted. Staff interviews were not conducted due to staff assisting residents at the time of the interview. Medications were audited for five residents. No discrepancies noted. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is being cited. An Advisory Note is being issued. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Emmanuel Dizon and Administrator Sherry Dizon, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.