Facility Evaluation Report

On 2/19/2025 at 2:00PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) de la Cerra arrived at the facility listed above to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was greeted by caregiver, Mathias Kamara. The Administrator, Emily Baryayebwa was contacted and LPA explained to the administrator the reason for the visit. Administrator arrived shortly thereafter.

This home is designed to operate as a Level 2 Adult Residential Facility (ARF), this facility's fire clearance was approved on 08/10/2016 for four (4) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients.

LPA and administrator, toured the facility and the following was observed. The facility is a single-story building that consist of five (5) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 74°F. LPA observed one (1) fire extinguisher, fully charged and purchased on 6/20/2024. LPA observed the required facility postings in the dining area. The facility provides a telephone for clients to use and LPA observed the phone to be operational.

LPA observed dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors that are hard wired and interconnected. Smoke detector was tested @4:15pm and was observed to function properly.

Kitchen Area: The main area kitchen where clients’ meals are prepared was observed to be clean. Appliances were clean and functional. LPA observed a sufficient amount of 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable supply of food and were properly stored. LPA observed knives kept in a locked cabinet, inaccessible to clients. Trash bin has a covered lid. The dining table by the kitchen area had the appropriate table and chairs to accommodate the clients at this facility.