Facility Evaluation Report

On 05/04/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Co-Administrator Queenie David and Staff and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for four (4) developmentally disabled clients of between the ages of 18 through 59 of which three (3) can be non-ambulatory clients.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) client rooms, one (1) office space, two (2) bathrooms with one (1) of those bathrooms being in the master room, a living area, a dining area and kitchen. There is an outside covered patio area with ample seating. The laundry area is in the garage. The garage is attached with access from the front of the garage and a side door directly outside the front door. Garage includes the washer and dryer for washing clothes.

LPA and staff toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature met Title 22 standards in the bathroom and measured at 117.9 F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained properly. There is one (1) fire extinguisher fully charge located in the living room area. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable and in working condition.