Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/04/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Wendy Gibbs and Ruby Velasco conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the full CARE Inspection Tool. LPAs met with the Administrator David Cook, and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate and care for three (3) non-ambulatory adults (ages 18 through 59). Currently, three (3) ambulatory adult clients reside at this facility and 1 client was present during the visit.

Facility Structure The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living area/family room dining area, kitchen, outdoor recreational activity area and outside patio.

Physical Plant LPAs toured the physical plant. The front and backyard were observed clean and landscaped. All walkways were clean, clear, and free of debris, hazards, and obstructions. Gates on the on the side of the home open easily from the inside. There were no bodies of water on the premises.

Bedrooms (Client rooms) Presently three (3) clients each occupy their own private bedrooms. All rooms were inspected. All rooms had the required furniture including bed, dresser, nightstand, chair, and ample storage space for Client’s belongings. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit.

Bathrooms Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. All bathrooms had secured safety handrails and non-skid mats. LPAs observed toiletries in the bathrooms available for clients and additional supply was observed in a closet and in client’s rooms. The water temperature measured between 110.2-degrees and 110.5-degrees Fahrenheit.

Kitchen LPA inspected the kitchen and observed it to be within Title 22 regulations. LPA observed all appliances, including refrigerator, stove, oven, and dishwasher to be in good repair. LPA observed an ample supply of cutleries, pots, and pans to be in good repair. All knives and sharps were secured in a locked drawer and are inaccessible to clients.