Facility Evaluation Report

On 5/14/24 at 11:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Horst Home Care. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Direct Support Professional (DSP) Rosemary Leonor who contacted the Administrator, Yetzira Anselmo. The Administrator arrived at 11:30 a.m. and LPA explained the reason for the visit. This home is licensed to serve age range 18 through 59. 1 Ambulatory and 3 Non-Ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden. Rooms 3 & 5 Non-Ambulatory, and room 4 bedridden. The is a level 4I home and the vendor is Harbor Regional Center. There were (4) clients in care during the time of this visit. All four (4) clients are non-verbal. LPA was unable to interview clients due to limited communication. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 2/20/2024. The Administrator Certificate expires on 6/03/2025 #6044039735. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (3) staff files, (4) client files, medications, and medication administration records for (4) clients and P&I.

This home contains 4 bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 3 bathrooms, living room, office, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (4) client bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The three bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, and bathmat. The temperature measured at 114.6*F-117.6*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated, tested, and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (3) fire extinguishers located in kitchen, dining room and garage 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. Cleaning agents and toxins was secured and locked underneath kitchen sink. The Knives and sharps locked in kitchen drawer.