Facility Evaluation Report

On 5/5/23 at 8:36 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to RNJ Homes, INC. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Direct Support Professional (DSP) Alex Mamawal who contacted the Administrator, Roberto Carmono, at 8:45 a.m. to assist with today's visit. The Licensee prefers to serve developmentally disabled clients, ages 18-59 years. Approved for 4 non-ambulatory clients. The facility is a level 4G home and the vendor is Harbor Regional Center. There were (3) clients in care during the time of this visit, the other (1) client were at the day program. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 4/11/23. The Administrator Certificate expires on 09/08/2023 #6008185735. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (4) staff files, (4) client files, medications, and medication administration records for (4) clients and P&I.

This home contains 4 bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 1 resident bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, 1 living room, 1 family room with office space, 1 dining room, kitchen, laundry area, back yard (patio with tables and chairs), and detached garage (storage). There are 2 additional rooms located upstairs that are designated as employee rest area. LPA observed all (4) client bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bars. The temperature measured at 115.3*F-117.8*F. The smoke detectors were tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and functioning properly. There were (2) fire extinguishers located in kitchen and dining room fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked underneath kitchen sink with cleaning agents and toxins. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home