Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. Program Director, Maribelle Mendez, greeted LPA. LPA met with Mendez and discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance.

This facility has a dual license. The Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) is licensed by another State agency. The Alzheimer Day Care Resource Center is licensed by Community Care Licensing (CCL) Department. The day program is licensed to serve ten (10) Alzheimer’s clients, ages 60 and above: five (5) of whom may be non-ambulatory. During today’s visit, all clients in care were for the program licensed with DHS.

LPA, accompanied by the Program Director, toured the interior and exterior of the day program facility. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Doors, windows and screens, sinks, and toilets were in working order. Hand hygiene supplies and Personal Protective Equipment were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate meetings and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 72 F.

There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Ten (10) Fire ex tinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Medications were labeled, as required and stored in locked areas. Facility liability insurance was current.