Pre-licensing visit·August 27, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mosley conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. The LPA met with applicant Armyla Epstein, along with Rowena Marantal Carrillo and Angelica Penales. This is a new facility . A dementia program was included in the plan of operation. A Hospice Waiver has been granted for six (6) residents. The facility is single story house. At 10:28 AM, a physical plant tour was conducted inside and out. An approved fire clearance was received, clearing them for 5 non-ambulatory residents in rooms 1, 2,3,4 and 1 bedridden resident in room 5. The facility has 4 private resident bedrooms, Rooms # 2,3,4, and 5 and 1 shared room, Room # 1. Rooms 2,3,4 and 5 have direct exits to the outside. All resident rooms are set up with beds, nightstands, lamps, chests of drawers, chairs, and closet space. The beds are furnished with box springs, comfortable mattress, and clean linen, which includes, a mattress pad, top and bottom linens, pillowcases, blanket (if needed) and a bedspread. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. The bedrooms were large enough to allow for easy passage between the beds and furniture with a wheelchair or walker. In addition, no bedroom was used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. All rooms were free of odors. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. There are 2 bathrooms, both designated as resident bathrooms. The resident bathroom(s) has a shower with slip resistant surface / material / mat. The toilet and shower have grab bars. Bedroom 1 has a private bathroom. The hot water temperature was tested in the bathrooms and the kitchen and was found to be within the range of 105*F and 120*F. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 2 ... (PAGE 2) Report Continued from LIC 809-C... Resident and staff records will be stored in a locked cabinet space which is currently located in the living room area / open office area. Medications are centrally stored in a locked closet in the main hallway adjacent to room #1. There is a mini refrigerator for medications that require refrigeration. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. They were stored in a the kitchen area and another one located in the laundry room in the disaster kit. Kitchen knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Stove burners are rendered inaccessible to the residents by removing them when not in use. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drink ware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. The supply of nonperishable food is adequate. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Kitchen, laundry and house cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet located in the laundry area and kitchen area. No flies or other vermin were observed. The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There is a television and other entertainment equipment, games and/or activity supplies in the living room and dining area . There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Night lights were maintained in hallways and passageways to non-private bathrooms. All ramps were secure and non-slippery and were positioned at the level where wheelchairs and walkers may enter and exit the facility safely. There is an electric fireplace in the living room. It is screened and there are no tools. Alarms on all exterior doors were engaged at the time of visit and functional. In addition, the physical plant is consistent with the submitted facility sketch/floor plan. The facility had emergency lighting, which included flashlights. The facility has a furnace, which is able to heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit; and, they have central air conditioning and are able to cool rooms to a comfortable range, not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 3 ... (PAGE 3) Report Continued from LIC 809-C PAGE 2... The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired. The smoke detector, fire doors, and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during the time of visit. There are two (2) fire extinguishers throughout the house and two (2) in the garage, with a total of four (4) They are fully charged and do not exceed the expiration date. Hot water was tested in each bathroom, which included the resident bathroom(s) and any common bathrooms, in addition to the kitchen; and, the hot water ranged from 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The laundry room is accessible through the bedroom hallway. The supply of extra bed and bath linens is adequate. Personal hygiene items (shampoos, soaps) were adequate and are stored in the locked laundry room. Extra incontinence supplies are stored in laundry room. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted at the entry way. The emergency telephone numbers are posted in the entry way. Other required postings are posted at the entry way. The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There are two (2) covered patio areas at the back of the house with tables and chairs where residents can sit. The entire property is fenced. The back and sides of the house are separated from the front yard by gates at the north and south side passageways. There are no other structures on the property. Facility has an in-ground pool, which was observed to be fenced with an appropriate lock. Two (2) outdoor exit gates were observed to be self-closing and self-latching at the time of the visit. The garage is accessible from the house adjacent to the kitchen and will be used as storage and staff lounge; the doors were locked and will remain locked and inaccessible to residents in care. No citations issued on a pre-licensing visit. During today’s visit COMP III orientation was completed with facility Administrator and Licensee Representative, Armyla Epstein, Rowena Marantal Carrillo and Angelica Penales. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license.