Routine inspection·June 19, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived at 12:50 pm to conduct a 1-year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Administrator, Gerardo Sanchez and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has 4 resident bedrooms, 3 Staff bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Facility currently occupies 4 residents and employs 2 full time staff and 1 one back up staff. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and working properly during visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats or textured bottoms. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care locked under sink,in hall closet, in garage or locked in outdoor sheds. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance and expires on August 30, 2025. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 5 non-ambulatory. Continued 809-C Record Review: Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance. Administrator Certificates expires January 25, 2027. Staff have annual training for various subjects/topics and hours for 2024 and 2025. Resident Records: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 4 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, LIC. 602A Physicians report, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables and plenty extra, to meet the food service requirement. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Food, snacks and drinks are available when the residents want them. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides assistance in arranging transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed a sampling of residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were complete and reviewed in 2025 for updates. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. Facility conducts drills quarterly. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility has one side gate on the side of the home. The facility has no Home Health services at this time. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.