Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff designee, Anthony Espino and explained the reason for the visit.

At 10:03 AM, with the assistance of staff, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. At 10:29 AM smoke alarms were tested and are operational. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is beside the kitchen and living room. During the visit the facility is at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory; hospice waiver for one (1).

Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Properly labeled medications were locked in the dining area cabinets.

Bedrooms: There were five (5) bedrooms designated for clients' and staff use. Four (4) of the that are in use by clients were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Room #1 and #3 are properly furnished and is for private used. Bedroom #2 and bedroom #4 are shared. There are one (1) staff bedroom in the facility and is located beside bedroom #4, staff bedrooms are locked with no medication in sight.