Facility Evaluation Report

On 9/5/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit to follow up on the citations issued during the 8/19/2024 complaint investigation # 28-AS-20240813123829 . Upon arriving at the facility, LPA met with Business Manager/ Mark Cruz, and Administrator / Joshua Lajara who assisted with the visit. The purpose of this visit was explained to both the Business Manager and Administrator.

80087 Buildings and Grounds, regarding bed bugs in room #18.

80088 Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Supplies, regarding the facility room temperature being too hot.

During today’s visit, LPA took photos of the new thermometer installed around the facility, photos of portable air conditioners, Orkin pest control invoices and portable air conditioner receipts. Per Orkin invoice the facility has treated rooms #17, #18, and #19. LPA spoke to the Orkin technician who stated the facility was cleared of bed bugs. LPA toured facility with Assistant Administrator Erlinda Ramos and tested the room temperature in the following rooms: #2- 88.3, #11- 86.5, #17- 82.5, #18- 83.8, #28- 90, #36A- 86, #42- 84.3, and #44- 83.4 . All rooms was measured in degrees F. During the visit, maintenance installed the portable air conditioning units in following rooms that was out of compliance with the temperature. LPA retested the temperature in the following rooms: #2- 83.8, #11- 84, #28- 85.4, 36A- 85 .The plan of correction will be cleared today.

Exit interview was conducted with Business Manager Mark Cruz, and Administrator Joshua Lajara. A copy of the report was provided.