Pre-licensing visit·October 16, 2025

On 10/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an announced visit to the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. On 04/09/2025, an initial application was submitted to the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in the home. LPA met with Applicant, Celeste Mejia whose administrator’s certificate expires on 01/28/2027. LPA toured the facility's interior and exterior with Applicant Mejia. The facility is made up on a one-story home with four (4) resident bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, activity room, staff office, and attached garage. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has operating utilities and there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed a signed Fire Safety Inspection Request (STD. 850) dated 06/03/2025, noting the home was granted a fire clearance to house one (1) bedridden and five (5) non-ambulatory elderly residents. Applicant tested one of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA found it to be operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguisher mounted in the kitchen. The facility has a central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in the hallway to control entire house. All resident bedrooms are adequately furnished with a bed, chair, drawer, closet space and functional lighting. Bathrooms have grab bars and nonskid mats in the showers. LPA tested the hot water temperatures in one restroom, which measured at 109.5-degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the living and dining room and observed the facility has a sufficient seating for the requested capacity. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility sufficient space to store more than a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. LPA observed an emergency supply of food and water stored in the garage. Knives and sharp instruments will be secured in a locked kitchen cabinet. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions will be secured in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Medications will be centrally stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. The facility has a confidential storage area designated for staff and resident records. Residents’ personal rights, and complaint procedures are visibly posted near the front entrance and living room. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. LPA reviewed Applicant Mejia's COMP III certificate of completion dated 10/14/2025. Final approval of licensure will be granted by the CAB analyst. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Applicant Mejia.