Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Casillas arrived at the facility at 10:40 am and was greeted by Licensee Kristy Jones. LPA explained the reason for the visit and entrance interview conducted.

LPA and Licensee conducted a tour of the facility at 11:05 am. The following was observed:

There are no clients in the home as of today’s date. The tool kit will not be used during this visit.

Kitchen: LPA conducted a food inspection tour at 11:10 am. LPA observed there to be sufficient stock of two-day perishable and seven-days non-perishable foods. Snacks and beverages will be available for clients in the facility when they want. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests.

Common Areas : LPA toured all common areas of the facility. LPA observed common areas to be clean and furniture to be in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 71 degrees F. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be last purchased on 02/15/23, Licensee will be purchasing new extinguishers and will send LPA proof of purchase via email. Knives are stored in a locked kitchen drawer. Medication will be stored in a locked hallway closet inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors were not functional, and some were missing. LPA explained the importance of maintaining functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee will purchase immediately and will provide proof of purchase via email to LPA.