Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios arrived to the facility to conduct an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Alex Ahiabor the Licensee who granted access. Alex contacted the administrator, Francess Ahiabor by telephone and LPA Rios explained the reason for the visit. This is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Level 2 with an approved fire clearance for 4 ambulatory clients. In the facility LPA observed one (1) staff and four (4) clients.

At approximately 8:50 AM, LPA initiated a physical plant tour of the facility inside and out and the following was observed.

Common Areas: These include the living rooms, dining area and loft space . LPA observed furniture in the common areas in good repair. Dining and living room furniture sits the capacity of the facility. LPA observed two (2) fire extinguishers, one located near the entry and the second in the kitchen. Both extinguishers were fully charged and had a service date of 08/26/2025. LPA also observed two (2) carbon monoxide detectors, one was by the kitchen and the other was in the second floor hallway. They were tested at 9:13 AM and found to be operational. At 9:15 AM, the licensee tested the hardwired, interconnected smoke detectors, and LPA observed them to be functioning properly.

Kitchen: LPA observed a freezer, a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. LPA observed a seven day supply of non-perishable food and a two day supply of perishable foods. Repackaged food was stored securely in appropriate containers. LPA observed a locked closet by the kitchen. The facility stores all knives, sharps, the first aid kit, emergency food and water supplies, client medications, facility records and cleaning products in locked closet by the kitchen. (Continue to LIC809-C)