Health check·February 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management - Health Checks. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator Eleazar Cuyson was notified via telephone but was unable to assist with today's inspection. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA, accompanied by a care giving staff, conducted a tour of the physical plant. LPA observed residents to be in clean clothes. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed residents bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the three shared resident bathrooms and observed them to be clean. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. The water in each of the resident bathroom was operational and measured between 109 to 119.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the attached two car garage. No health or safety concerns were observed during the visit. LPA observed all of the facilities utilities to be operational during the visit. LPA additionally conducted interviews with three staff and five residents during the visit. Three out of the three staff interviewed reported that they were supposed to be paid on February 13, 2026, for the hours they worked from January 21, to February 3, 2026. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C However, the three staff stated that they have only received partial pay as of today, therefore, the Licensees are eleven days behind on the scheduled pay date. Additionally, two staff stated that they received a pay check on February 19, 2026, for this past pay period. However, they were informed by their banks that this payroll check will not clear until March 3, 2026. Three out of three staff interviewed also stated that they have been paid late in previous pay periods. One out of the three staff stated that they are owed back pay from previous pay periods. LPA observed that the Licensee has not paid the facility's annual fees for the year of 2025 despite previous reminders. The Licensee currently has a balance of $495.00 for the facility's annual fees. Additionally, during the Non-Compliance Conference held on February 10, 2026, the Licensees agreed to the following terms: Licensees plan to downsize and consolidate facilities. The Licensees stated that they will provide a plan to the Department on which facilities they will consolidate by close of business February 12, 2026. Licensees plan to pay a minimum balance of the outstanding utility bills for all 16 of their licensed facilities. The Licensee stated that they will provide proof of payments for the utility bills to the Department by close of business February 13, 2026. Licensees plan to pay off all their debt, including overdue balances for rent/mortgage payments and utility bills. The Licensees stated that they will also obtained liability insurance for all 16 of their licensed facilities. The Licensees stated that they will provide a plan to the Department by close of business February 17, 2026, on when they plan to pay off all of their debt and obtain liability insurance for their facilities. As of the agreed upon due date of February 13, 2026, the Licensee did not provide any proof of payments for the utility bills for the facility. As the agreed upon due date of February 17, 2026, the Licensee did not submit a plan to the Department on how they will pay off all of their debt for this facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC809-D page. Civil penalties will also be assessed in the amount of $250.00 for a repeat violation. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Eleazar Cuyson via telephone. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided to an authorized facility representative.