Facility Evaluation Report

At 9:20 a.m. on 04/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was unable to gain entry to the facility, and no staff or clients were observed. LPA returned at approximately 2:00 p.m., met with the administrator, and disclosed the reason for the visit. LPA and administrator toured the facility inside and out.

The facility was last visited on 12/02/2023 for an annual inspection. It is a single story building with four (04) bedrooms, two (02) bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for four (04) ambulatory residents.

LPA observed a maintained front yard, gardened areas, and a shaded bench swing at the front. A screening station contained hand sanitizer, a digital thermometer, and a visitor log. Postings included COVID precautions, facility sketch and license, confidential complaint contacts, emergency disaster plan, and resident schedules.

Walls, floors, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. At 2:15 p.m. the room temperature was measured to be 73 degrees Fahrenheit. A fireplace in the living room was covered. Staff and client files were locked in an office area. Furniture was in good repair. A linen closet by the living room contained a adequate supply of fresh linens.

The facility has four (04) bedrooms. One (01) bedroom is designated as a staff room. The staff room was free of hazards. All bedrooms contained a chair, lamp, nightstand, storage, and a bed with adequate bedding. All furnishings were clean and in good condition.

The facility has two (02) bathrooms. All bathrooms contained liquid soap, paper towels, handwashing instruction sign, and a trash can with a tight fitting lid. At approximately 2:30 p.m. LPA measured the water temperature in the client bathroom to be 1006.4 degrees Fahrenheit.