Health check·March 24, 2026

On March 24, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management - Health Checks inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Administrator Eleazar Cuyson. On today's visit, LPA observed the facility currently has no residents in care and is currently vacant. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the physical plant of the facility. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed the lights in each of the resident's bedroom to be operational. LPA inspected the five bathrooms located in the facility, three of which are dedicated for resident use. LPA observed bathrooms to be clean. LPA observed that a light in one of the five bathrooms is still not operational and has not been fixed. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water temperature measured between 126.8 and 127.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA conducted a tour of the kitchen area. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. However, LPA observed two cockroaches to be present in the kitchen's sink area. LPA observed the six burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the kitchen pantry. LPA observed that the paint in the kitchen pantry area is still peeling and still has not been addressed by the Licensee. LPA observed all of the facilities utilities, such as the electricity, water, gas, and internet, to be operational during the visit. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portions of the facility. LPA observed that the side yard located on the north side of the facility has not been addressed by the Licensee. LPA observed the grass is still overgrown, bushes are still overgrown, weeds are still present in the yards, the palm trees have not been trimmed, and debris to be present in the walkway. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA also observed the roof of the house and it's gutters to still be dirty and full of debris. Additionally, LPA observed the outdoor furniture in the backyard still has not been replaced, and remains in poor condition. LPA conducted interviews with three staff via telephone during the visit. One out of the three staff reported that they were up to date on their wages. However, two out of the three staff reported issues with their wages. The two staff stated that they only received partial pay for the March 7, 2026, pay period, which covered the hours they worked from February 4, to February 18, 2026, and have not been updated on when they will receive the remaining of their wages. The two staff also stated that they have not received any pay for the March 22, 2026 pay period, which covered the hours they worked from February 19, to March 15, 2026. The two staff stated that they also have not been updated on when they will receive the wages for this past pay period. The three staff reported that the next pay period was on March 26, 2026, which coverers the hours they worked from March 16, to March 22, 2026. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited since the facility has no residents in care. However, two technical violations are being issued and civil penalties will also being assessed for failures to correct. The Licensee still has not corrected a deficiency that was original cited on February 5, 2026 despite weekly reminders, and therefore will receive a civil penalty in the amount of $600.00. The Licensee has also not corrected a deficiency that was cited on March 9, 2026, despite weekly reminders, and therefore will receive a civil penalty in the amount of $600.00. The total amount of civil penalties that are being assessed on today's visit is $1,200.00. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Eleazar Cuyson. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.