Facility Evaluation Report

On 9/9/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the full CAREs Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator, Sharon Babb and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve elderly developmentally disabled residents ages 18-59 years old. This facility is cleared for six (6) ambulatory residents, and currently has 4 ambulatory residents.

LPA reviewed all resident files and found they contained the required documents. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files and found they contained the required documents, training, and certification. LPA reviewed the surety bond.

LPA Felisa and Sharon toured both inside and outside of the facility. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of 3 bedrooms, of which all rooms are occupied by clients, (2) bathroom, one for residents and one for the staff, living room, den, kitchen, dining area, shaded patio area, garage used for storage. The washer and dryer are in good condition and are located on the back service porch. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

All bedrooms were toured. Bedrooms 1-3 are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. LPA observed all rooms to have the required furniture including a bed, dresser(s), nightstand, and chair(s). All beds had the required linens including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillow. LPA observed ample lighting in all the bedrooms and the hallway.

LPA Shirley and Sharon toured the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. All appliances were in good working order. Knives were locked and stored in the medicine cabinet. The medications were locked and stored in a cabinet located in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods. The water temperature measured 117.4 degrees Fahrenheit.