Facility Evaluation Report

On 09/25/2023 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Watson and A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct Required 1 Year Annual inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Ana Maria Blaj and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for 6 Non-Ambulatory.

LPAs toured facility with Ana including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 7 total bedrooms which 6 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum 7 day supply of nonperishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/23/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 06/15/2023.