Routine inspection·December 23, 2025

On 12/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Lolita Pielago who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Licensee Ben Encabo was phoned and notified of the purpose of LPA's visit and LPA met with Caregiver Connie Baranchina. The facility has a fire clearance to serve six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents of which two (2) may be bedridden. The facility also has an approved hospice waiver for two (2) and LPA was informed that two (2) residents are currently receiving hospice services at the facility. LPA observed three (3) residents and two (2) staff present. Staff present have a criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. LPA toured the facility with Baranchina and observed the facility is made up of a one-story home with four (4) resident bedrooms, a staff room, two (2) bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, and attached garage. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. Bathrooms had grab bars and non-skid mats in the showers. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Indoor and outdoor pathways were free of obstruction. The facility met Departmental requirements for a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. Medications are secured in a locked kitchen cabinet. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are secured in the locked garage. Baranchina tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguisher near the front entrance and fire alarm pull stations in the facility. The facility's certificate of liability insurance expires on 05/14/2026. Long Term Care Ombudsman's contact information, residents' personal rights, complaint procedures and emergency disaster plan are visibly posted near the the kitchen. Licensee Encabo's administrator's certificate expires on 09/06/2027. 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 Baranchina.