Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/19/23, at 9:25 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Lisa Hicks conducted a required annual visit in conjunction with a subsequent complaint investigation. On today’s visit LPA and LPM met with administrator Stanley Kaniel who assisted with today’s visit.

The facility is licensed to serve 29 clients between the ages of 18 and 59 years old. The facility has 3 single buildings in a residential area, with 15 client Bedrooms, 2 live-in staff bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, and activities room. Fire extinguisher observed throughout the facility fully charged. There are smoke detectors located throughout the facility, tested and operational. Administrator stated the facility does not have carbon monoxide detectors.

LPA and LPM discussed infection control practices with administrator, toured the facility inside and out, reviewed food supply, resident files, and resident medications.

Upon arrival LPA and LPM observed 3 buildings and a small parking lot in the back of the second building. LPA noticed the second building had broken windows all around the building with a piece of wood and sheets covering parts of it. LPA also noticed there was debris located on the side of the second building and on the side of the third building. LPA was told by administrator, staff, and clients that they have between 5-7 homeless residents living on the premises and they do not want to leave.