Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Administrator Joy Lewis and explained the reason for the visit.

The facility operates as a Social Rehabilitation Facility, Short Term Crisis Residential Treatment Program with a maximum capacity of 6 ambulatory adults. The site is in a two story single family home. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 1:15pm and the following was observed. There are no clients admitted at this time.

LPA observed Kitchen to be clean and the appliances and fixtures functional. Kitchen knives were observed to be inaccessible. Stove burners are rendered inaccessible to the residents by installing a lock when not in use. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. Nonperishable food was observed to be adequate and properly stored. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Kitchen, laundry and house cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet located in office storage area. No flies or other vermin were observed.

There are (3) shared bedrooms total. All bedrooms for clients use were properly furnished and had appropriate bedding and linens. There were (9) bathrooms total. (4) half baths and (5) full baths. The half bath attached to the kitchen is designated for staff use only. The resident bathroom(s) has a shower with non-skid materials. All bathrooms had functional fixtures and had required supplies. The hot water temperature was tested in the bathrooms and the kitchen was found to be between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.