Facility Evaluation Report

On 09/24/2024 at 10:13 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios arrived at the facility listed above to conduct an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by administrator Willie Jordan. LPA explained the reason for the visit. This is a two story home with 4 bedrooms and three bathrooms. The facility has an approved Fire Clearance for six (6) ambulatory clients.

A tour of the physical plant was conducted with the administrator at approximately 10:15 a.m. and the following was observed:

Kitchen: LPA conducted a tour of the kitchen and observed there to be sufficient supply of two-day perishables and seven-day non-perishables foods, properly stored. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and clear of clutter. Knives and sharp objects are locked in the staff bedroom inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed a fire extinguisher located in the kitchen fully charged. LPA observed the facility telephone accessible to clients on the kitchen counter.

Common Areas: These include the living area, dining area, and multi purpose room. LPA observed these areas to be clean and clear of clutter. The furniture was in good repair and sits the capacity of the facility. In the living area LPA observed an fire place closed with a screen.

Bedrooms: LPA inspected three (3) out of three (3) client bedrooms. Bedrooms are shared. LPA observed each client room to be properly furnished with two beds, bedding and with sufficient lighting and storage. LPA also observed a staff room locked inaccessible to clients. At 10:21 a.m. LPA observed the administrator test the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are interconnected to other detectors located through out the facility. Detectors were observed to be functioning.