Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/15/2024 at 9:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler, conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Christina Barnes, Caregiver . Rochelle Sicat, Lead Caregiver, arrived at 10:15AM and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory and two (2) bedridden residents.

LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage, and back yard. The facility consists of four (4) bedrooms and two and a half (2.5 ) bathrooms. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 107.3 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hand washing poster, paper towel, and soap observed at all hand washing stations. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. There is a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods.

Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. The emergency disaster plan was last updated 12/20/2022. Fire extinguisher is missing the service tag. Fire drill last conducted 09/27/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete.