Facility Evaluation Report

On 07/03/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the full CAREs Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator, Bessie Coello and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve elderly developmentally disabled residents ages 18 – 59.

LPA reviewed all resident files and found they contained the required documents. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files and found they contained the required documents, training, and certification. LPA reviewed the surety bond. LPA reviewed the training logs for staff. LPA reviewed a copy of the Liability Insurance.

LPA Shirley and Bessie toured both inside and outside of the facility. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (3) client bedrooms, (2) bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, and garage being converted into an office. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

All bedrooms were toured. Bedrooms 1-3 are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. LPA observed all rooms to have the required furniture including a bed, dresser(s), nightstand, and chair(s). All beds had the required linens including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillow. LPA observed ample lighting in all the bedrooms.

LPA Shirley and Bessie toured the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. All appliances were in good working order. Knives were locked and stored. The medications were locked and stored in a locked cabinet in the living room and inaccessible to the resident. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods. The water temperature measured 106.7 degrees Fahrenheit.