Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/02/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wendy Gibbs, conducted an unannounced annual visit using the full Care Tools. LPA met with Lead Baker, Janett Palache and Administrator Program Director, Prescila Tran and explained the purpose of this visit and went over the new Entrance Checklist. Currently the facility has 34 clients register and 26 were present at the facility during the time of visit. The program hours are from 8:30am till 2pm. The facility has an after school program that operates from 2pm till 6pm.

Physical Plant LPA toured the facility with Program Director and observed the following: Entrance door leads to waiting area and receptionist/ information desk, 5 administrative offices, supply (resource) room, Back Room for clients to check-in and review daily activities, conference room (Print and Embroidery display room), multi-purpose activity area/ room, commercial kitchen, laundry room, art room, quiet room/isolation room (mock bedroom), music room, women and men’s restroom. There is a large room "Big Purple Room", used for fitness/exercise and other activities (mainly used so consumers can spread apart). All rooms were clean, organized, and appropriately furnished to accommodate all residents and spacing. All walkway were clean, clear, and free of hazards, obstructions or debris. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

Kitchen LPA inspected the facilities industrial kitchen. All appliances were in good working order. As part of the program, client’s help bake, cook and maintain the kitchen. The facility has two food trucks, and caters. LPA observed all cutleries, pots, and pans to be in good repair. LPA observed all food to be properly stored and labeled. All sharps are secured in a locked drawer and are inaccessible to residents. The hot water temperature measured 119.4-degrees Fahrenheit. All toxins and cleaning supply are secured in a locked storage room and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the client’s daily menus made by the clients. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and sanitary.

Bathroom LPA inspected all bathrooms in the facility. LPA observed the restrooms to be clean, sanitary, and fully functioning. All toilets and sinks are fully operable. All restrooms are handicap accessible. LPA observed an ample supply of hand soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured between 113.5-degrees and 118.6-degrees Fahrenheit in the women’s restroom and between 114.6-degrees and 119.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the men’s restroom.