Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Duarte arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual inspection. There was no answer at the door. LPA contacted Administrator Helen Houck via telephone and stated that she would arrived shortly. The administrator arrived shortly after and LPA explained reason for today's visit and was granted entry.

LPA toured the facility with the administrator. The facility was observed to be clean and the temperature was set at 75 degrees F. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. The kitchen was toured and it appeared clean and safe for food preparation. LPA observed a two-day supply of perishable and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. The sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemicals were in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The medication is stored in a locked dining room cabinet.

LPA toured the resident bedrooms. The bedrooms had all required furnishings to include chair, dresser, and lighting. Beds were observed to have clean linen. LPA observed an adequate supply of clean linen in the hallway closet. The master bedroom hot water measured at 107 degrees F, the hallway restrooms hot water measured at 110 degrees F. Restrooms had grab bars and slip resistant mats in the showers. The master bedroom restroom had a shower chair.

The garage was toured and LPA observed a freezer and refrigerator with an additional supply of food. Additional chemicals were observed stored in a locked garage cabinet. The facility has a washer and dryer in the garage. Detergent to wash was stored in a locked cabinet in the garage. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and were free of obstructions. The backyard has a patio with seating available.