Routine inspection·January 12, 2026

On 01/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Rosemarie Dela Cruz who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Jenny Castellanos was contacted over the phone and also informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance to serve sixteen (16) non-ambulatory elderly residents, of which eight (8) may be bedridden. The facility also has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) and is approved to have a secured perimeter. LPA was informed there are currently two (2) residents receiving hospice services at the facility. LPA toured the facility's interior and exterior with Caregiver Dela Cruz and observed eight (8) resident bedrooms, four (4) resident restrooms, two (2) living rooms, a kitchen, dining room, and staff office. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. Caregiver Dennis Cayas tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA heard it to be operational. LPA also observed several fire alarm pull stations throughout the facility along with charged fire extinguishers mounted that were last serviced on 05/29/2025. LPA reviewed the facility's Mandatory Fire and Earthquake Quarterly Drills noting their last drill was conducted on 01/02/2026. LPA toured resident bedrooms and observed they had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. Bathrooms had grab bars and non-skid mats in the showers. LPA observed additional incontinent supplies, linens, blankets, towels, and hygiene supplies stored in facility cabinets/closets available for the residents in care. Medications are secured in a locked medication cart inside the locked medication room. Cleaning solutions and knives are secured in different locked storage closets. The facility met Departmental requirements for a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods, which were stored in a safe and healthful manner. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. LPA reviewed random staff and resident files which had the Department's required records. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 07/01/2026. Long Term Care Ombudsman contact information, complaint procedures, facility sketch, and emergency phone numbers are visibly posted near the dining room. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Caregiver Dela Cruz.