Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonia Alvizar conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit to this facility. LPA met with Administrator Assistant and explained the reason for the visit.

At 1:50p.m. Administrator Assistant and LPA tour of the physical plant for compliance with safety, maintenance, and operational requirements. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Facility is a single-story house in a residential neighborhood and consisting of a common area, six (6) bedrooms, two (2) full bathroom and currently occupied with two (2) residents. There is one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required posters at the main door. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and function properly. Facility disaster drills was conducted on 01/30/2024. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. Hot water temperature was tested in bathrooms and in the kitchen. The hot water temperatures measured between 117.3 - 118.5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) which are within the required range for residents comfort and safety.

Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean and fixtures functional. Kitchen knives and other sharp items are stored in a lock drawer in the kitchen. The supply of dishes and eating utensils was more than adequate. Resident medication, resident and staff records are kept locked in cabinet. All toxins are stored in a locked cabinet inaccessible to clients in care. Fully charged fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen.

Bedrooms: The residents’ bedrooms were properly furnished and had adequate lighting and closet space. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets.