Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with the administrator, Alexis Nixon, and staff, Mary Hipolito, and explained the reason for the visit.

At approximately 9:15 am, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. The facility is a two story building, licensed to serve four (4) ambulatory residents only, age 18-59. The smoke alarms are inter-connected. There are three functional carbon monoxide detectors (two in first floor, one in second) that are functional. There are two fire extinguishers. One is located by the kitchen, and the other is located in the second floor hallway. The fire extinguishers were purchased on 04/17/25. Heating and cooling is centralized and controls are located in the hallway on the second floor. There is a locked closet on the first floor, where cleaning supplies are kept. There are four cameras installed in common areas (dining room, kitchen, stairs, living room). No audio. Lenses are directed at common/public spots only. Emergency drill last conducted 07/25/25.

Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures appear to be functional. LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored. Knives are locked in a drawer. Extra emergency food supplies kept locked in the medication room.

Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms. Four (4) are designated for residents, and one is for staff. Bedrooms #1 to #4 are for resident use. All four bedrooms are private and observed to be properly furnished with appropriate beddings and linens with sufficient lighting. Bedroom #5 is designated for staff.