Facility Evaluation Report

Ability Now Bay Area, INC., Oakland08/16/2024Licence 011441112

Capacity100
Census62
Date signed08/16/2024 03:48:26 PM
The inspector’s account

On 8/16/2024 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) James Sampair and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, LPAs stated the purpose of the visit to Administrator Erin Patch at approximately 9:00 AM.

The LPAs inspected the interior and exterior of the facility. The inspection of the physical plant included the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, community living spaces, storage areas, and the grounds of the facility. Temperature in the facility was measured at 77.0 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:51 AM. The fire extinguishers was serviced 2/16/2024.

The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully operational. The LPAs observed required postings in the facility, including the Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee the proper business operations.

1 Type-A and 2 Type-B citation issued during the inspection.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

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