Facility Evaluation Report

On 11/16/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joscelyn Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-licensing investigation. Upon arrival LPA met with Licensee Eluronda Adams and Designee Olga Litton. The purpose of the visit was explained. This is an application is for Residential Care Facility for Elderly. Facility has requested a total capacity of six residents (6). Fire clearance was approved for six (6) bedridden residents. This is a single-story home with five (5) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. Bedroom number five (5) will be designated for staff use.

Common Area: LPA observed the living room and furniture to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed the dining area to be clean and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 69 degrees F, which meet regulations. The air conditioner is operational. No firearms observed or will be maintained on the premises. Facility contains dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Detectors were operational and tested at 11:00 a.m. All of the resident’s doors are fire doors. Fire sprinklers are located throughout the house. The fire extinguisher was observed to be full with a service date of 09/02/22. Facility maintains a telephone landline that was tested and observed to be operational. Activities were observed in the living room closet area. Medications and files will be kept in a room located in the hallway. Closet is locked and inaccessible to residents. First aid kit was observed and contained the proper items stated by regulations.

Kitchen Area: LPA observed the kitchen area to be in good repair and sanitary. LPA observed a seven-day supply of nonperishable and a two-day supply of perishable food. Sharps were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Trash can contain a tight-fitting lid. LPA observed plates and cups for resident’s use.