Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/29/2024 at 10:15 a.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Evelin Rios arrived at this facility to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by the house manager Maria Reyes who granted access. Maria called administrator Chary Hallon and informed her the reason for the visit. Chary met with LPA at 11:28 a.m. LPA Rios explained the reason for the visit. LPA Rios reviewed the required postings on a wall by the entry. The inspection tool was used to complete the visit. Licensee Asalia Wauls arrived at 11:42 a.m.

At 10:16 a.m. LPA along with Maria began a physical plant tour of the facility and the following was observed by LPA:

Common Areas: These include the living areas, dining areas and the loft . LPA observed dining, living and loft areas clean and clear of clutter with furniture in good repair. Dining and living room furniture sits the capacity of the facility.

Kitchen: LPA observed a seven day supply of non-perishable food and a two day supply of perishable foods; properly stored. Facility stores the knives, sharps, first aid kit, emergency supply of food and water, client's medications and facility records in a closet by the kitchen. LPA observed closet locked. LPA observed two (2) fire extinguishers one (1) is located by the kitchen and the second is upstairs in a hallway fully charged with a serviced date of 01/23/2024.

Bedrooms: There are four (4) client bedrooms for single use. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, a chair, drawers, closet, and adequate lighting. While touring bedroom for client #1 (C1), pest control arrived. LPA introduced themselves and asked staff what service was being provided. According to Licensee and administrator staff needed to clean C1's bedroom due to the condition it had been. Staff that cleaned room noticed what appeared to be a rodent's nest and droppings.