Facility Evaluation Report

On 11/18/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the full CAREs Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator, Chandra Talley and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disabled residents ages 18 to 59 years old, cleared for four (4) ambulatory residents.

LPA reviewed all resident files and found they contained the required documents. LPA reviewed five (5) staff files and found they contained the required documents, training, and certification. LPA reviewed the surety bond. LPA reviewed the training logs for staff.

LPA Felisa and Dennis toured both inside and outside of the facility. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (4) client bedrooms, (2) bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining area and patio. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

All bedrooms were toured. Bedrooms 1-4 are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. LPA observed all rooms to have the required furniture including a bed, 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.

LPA Shirley and Dennis 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 hallway closet. The medications were locked and stored in a closet located in the hallway and inaccessible to the resident. The washer and dryers are in good working condition are located in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods.