Routine inspection·August 14, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by Dante Pontoy, Caregiver. Administrator Mareties Pontoy and Licensee Theresa Bernabe joined the inspection approximately 15 minutes after LPA's arrival. The facility is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, three resident bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, backyard, laundry room, storage room and detached 2-car garage. All resident rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. Facility has extra linens and supplies for residents in the garage. Restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels. LPA measured water in resident bathrooms to be between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA noted Fire Extinguishers were last serviced on 02/20/2024 according to the service tag on them. LPA observed the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors to be operational. Facility keeps emergency water and emergency disaster supplies in the garage. LPA observed hazardous items such as knives, chemicals and cleaners to be locked up in cabinets. Knives are locked up separate from toxic chemicals. Medication for each resident is kept locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. The backyard has a shaded sitting/lounging area. Exit gate is unlocked. LPA observed exit gate to be unobstructed. LPA observed a sample menu and activity calendar in the facility. LPA reviewed three of the six resident files and three staff files. LPA also reviewed medication for three out of six residents. LPA interviewed two residents and one staff. Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies are being issued. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.