First Choice Senior Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Abdoulaye Zerbo and Aziz Faizi conducted an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection. The LPAs were greeted by Caregiver Donisia Malang, notified her of the purpose for the visit and were allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. Licensee Recinto Montano arrived at a later time. Facility Overview: The facility is a single story building with five (5) residents bedrooms, four(4) bathrooms, a living room, a laundry room, a kitchen area and a garage. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPAs observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department requirements. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational. LPAs observed fire extinguishers to be in compliance with the department requirements and with an expiration date of September 26, 2026. The water temperature was tested within regulations at 108.8. Continued 809-C...... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise residents during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate with expiration date of September 27, 2027 and a CPR certification with the expiration date of August 8, 2027 Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPAs reviewed files for two(2) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Two (2) residents' files were reviewed. A technical violation was cited because residents' files were missing important documentation. Licensee agreed to send all missing documentation by 01-19-26. LPAs observed first aid kit to be stored in the kitchen area. The residents and staff files were kept in a locked cabinet in the living room inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All residents' medications were securely locked and inaccessible to the residents in care. LPAs reviewed medications for two residents, confirming that all medications were listed and accounted for. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed, and a copy was provided to Administrator/ Licensee Recinto Montano.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2026

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Abdoulaye Zerbo and Venus Mixson conducted an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection. The LPAs were greeted by Caregiver Donisia Malang, notified her of the purpose for the visit and were allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. Facility Overview: The facility is a single story building with five (5) residents bedrooms, four(4) bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen area. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPAs observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department requirements. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in the kitchen inaccessible to residents. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational. LPAs observed fire extinguishers to be in compliance with the department requirements and with an expiration date of September 27, 2025. The water temperature was tested within regulations. Continued 809-C...... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate with expiration date of September 27, 2025. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPAs reviewed files for two(2) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Two (2) residents' files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. LPAs observed first aid kit to be stored in the kitchen area. The residents and staff files were kept in a locked cabinet in the living room inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. A technical violation was cited because the Administrator did not have personal file at the facility. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All residents' medications were securely locked in a cabinet and located in the kitchen area. LPAs reviewed medications for two residents, confirming that all medications were listed and accounted for. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed, and a copy was provided to administrator Recinto Montano.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2025

Type of visit: Collateral

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct a collateral visit to deliver complaint determination findings for one (1) complaint investigation unrelated to this facility. LPA met with Administrator Montano Recinto and explained the purpose of the visit. There were no health and safety concerns observed during the time of this visit. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Recinto.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 1/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chinwe Nwogene arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Nwogene was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Dionisia Malang who was informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA also met with Licensee, Montano Recinto who was informed of the purpose of visit. At the time of visit there were two #2 staff and five #5 residents present. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Dionisia Malang and Montano Recinto. Tour included: Kitchen: LPA toured the kitchen and observed the kitchen to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the capacity. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps are stored in a locked kitchen drawer, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans has tight-fitting lid. Dishwasher is used to clean and sanitize dishes. Fridge, freezer and all need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. Dining and Livingroom; LPA toured the dinning and Livingroom area. LPA observed area to be clean and furnitures in good condition. Temperature was 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Hallway: LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher and found it to be in compliance and record to be up to date. Carbon monoxide & smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. LPA observed additional linens and hygiene items. Medication: Medications were labeled and stored in separate bins inside of a locked medication cabinet and are distributed according to physician orders. The first aid kit was complete. Bathroom: LPA toured four #4 resident bathrooms and observed bathrooms to be clean and equipped with grab bar and non-slip mat. There is also a good number of personal toiletries available for the residents in care. The hot water measured at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Bedroom: LPA toured five #5 out of #5 resident bedrooms and observed bedrooms to be clean and furnished according to regulation, which includes proper furniture, dressers, chairs and lighting. Night lights were maintained throughout the facility. Garage: LPA tour the garage and observed garage to be clean. Laundry: Washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for the census. Cleaning supplies are stored away in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients. Backyard: LPA toured the backyard and observed backyard to be clean and furnitures in good condition. The backyard was free from obstruction and the side gate remain unlocked. No bodies of water were observed. Food Services: There are seven days non-perishable and two days of perishable food supply present, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Fridge and Freezer are large enough to accommodate required perishable foods. Records: All staff present have a criminal record clearance in file and are confirmed as being associated with the facility. Three staff and three residents' records were reviewed. All required postings, including COVID’s postings, were posted near the entryway and throughout the facility. The administrator certificate expired on 9/27/2023. Montano stated that the Administrator recertification documents has been mailed to the department but haven’t received the administrator certificate yet. Interview: Two staff and two residents were interviewed. No deficiencies noted at the time of visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Montano Recinto.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 25, 2024

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.