Facility Evaluation Report

On 7/6/22 at 11:10 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. On today's visit LPA met with Administrator, Ma Rhona Amado who assisted with the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve 4 clients between the age of 18 and 59 years old, ambulatory only. The facility is a single-story building in a residential area with a kitchen, dining room, Living room, 2 client bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 2 bathrooms, garage, and a backyard. The carbon monoxide/ smoke detectors were observed and tested in working condition. Fire extinguisher observed on the kitchen wall.

LPA discussed infection control practices with administrator, toured the facility inside and out, reviewed food supply, reviewed staff files, and reviewed resident medications.

LPA observed all bedrooms with the required furniture including bedframes, dressers, lamps, and chairs. Beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. The backyard is well maintained. The bathrooms had the required soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured between 112.1- 113.1 degrees F. LPA toured the kitchen and observed 7 days of perishables and 2 days nonperishable. LPA observed knife unlocked and located in dish storage next to the sink. S1 secured the knife during the visit. The facility temperature at the time the visit was comfortable. There is sufficient lighting throughout the facility. Medications reviewed for all residents and appears to be given as prescribed. Facility file reviewed revealed administrator certificate # 6002076735 expire 3/16/2020. Administrator confirm manager sent in renewal 4/10/2022. LPA observed 30 days’ supply of PPE’s located in the garage.