Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/18/2024 at 11:22 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David España conducted an unannounced Required-1-year annual visit. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA España conducted a risk assessment at the front door. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection (No COVID-19 cases). LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report. LPA was granted access and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection.

LPA was met by Ana Ortega caregiver and later Assistant Administrator Johnathon Taylor.The Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) facility is licensed to serve six (6) clients with developmental disabilities. Currently, the facility has four (4) clients, none were present during today’s visit. The facilities annual fees are current. As part of the inspection, my primary focus was on infection control. LPA observed the facility’s infection control practices: LPA observed a sanitizing station at the facility entrance, where my temperature was taken. PPE supplies are readily available to staff and residents, and additional supplies are stored. Sufficient paper, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies were also observed. The facility has the mandated COVID infection control posters.

LPA and Ana Ortega, caregiver, toured the facility. All four (4) rooms were inspected. 2 rooms are shared, and 2 rooms are single occupancy. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. LPA further observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Bathrooms were observed to be clean and operational. LPA observed that the fire extinguisher was fully charged and there were no bodies of water on the premises. All windows and window screens were in good condition. The water temperature was within guidelines and measured 117 degrees F. Smoke/Carbon monoxide detectors were operable.