Facility Evaluation Report

At 11:05 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. LPA was met by Noellie Ledesma, the licensee.

LPA asked for the census, client, and staff rosters. LPA observed covid infection control signs at the entrance of the facility, house rules, grievance, and monkey pox.

Temperature of facility wall thermostat is observed and set to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

The physical tour started at 11:45 am. There is no garage only carport next to the house.

The laundry room has a washer and dryer and is located inside the staff office. The staff office has additional signs like the disaster plan, YES sign and Ombudsman. The staff office has an extra refrigerator and a freezer with extra food. There is one staff bedroom located inside the staff/office room.

Kitchen area was observed to be clean. The refrigerator is fully stacked and has the food menu. LPA reviewed the food service area, food storage and supply (perishable and nonperishable foods). The kitchen food supply was observed and sufficient for the five (5) clients currently residing there. There is an excess of perishables in several of the cabinets. The sharps and toxins are kept under the sink locked and inaccessible to the clients. There are two fire extinguishers throughout the house and smoke detectors. The fire extinguisher has a date of 03/2023 and fully charged. The smoke detectors were functioning properly.