Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Duarte arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. There was no answer at the door. LPA contacted Administrator Adam Tauchen and he advised that staff will arrive shortly. Administrator Patrick Declaro and Adam Tauchen arrived shortly after and LPA was granted entry into the facility. Administrator stated that both residents were at day program.

The facility was observed to be at a temperature of 73 degrees F, clean with no passageway obstructions LPA observed the exterior of the house paint is peeling off . The living room has sufficient seating for residents. The kitchen was toured and LPA observed a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day non-perishable food. The facility stores sharps in a locked kitchen cabinet. Medication along with the first aid kit are locked in a kitchen cabinet as well. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen, with a service date of 09/24/2025. LPA observed patch work is needed in the dining room walls and the hallway entrance walls and baseboards. Administrator advised that walls get damaged with walkers.

All bedrooms were toured and observed to have the required furniture and adequate lighting. Bathrooms were observed operational, with non-skid strips and grabbed bars observed for the showers and toilets. The ceiling to the bathroom near the entrance of the house has not been completely painted. The hot water to both restrooms measured at 106 degrees F.

The facility has a dryer and washer in the utility room. Chemicals and detergent were observed locked in a laundry room cabinet. The kitchen door that leads to the laundry room has another door that leads to the patio. The laundry room door that leads to the patio was observed to have a latch at the top to secure the door closed. The facility has a freezer in the garage with an additional food supply. The sprinkler system was inspected on 12/05/25. Outside of the facility was toured and observed to be free of debris. The facility has a gazebo in the backyard with seating available. LPA observed the gate on the west side of the residence is broken.