Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA was met with Kellie Smith who is the LVN Manager and was explained for the reason of the visit. At 1:25 am Denise Ojarigi and Faridah Gonzalez, who is the COO and Director of Nursing met with LPA, explained the reason for the visit.

At 1:18 PM, with the assistance of staff, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen and the hallway. The charge date is 2/9/2024. During the visit the facility is at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) ambulatory residents.

Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked in the drawer. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies, pesticides or toxic cleaning supplies were stored and locked away in the office.

Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Bedroom #1 and bedroom #3 are shared, but bedroom #2 and bedroom #4 are for private used. The bedrooms that are used by residents were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting.