Facility Evaluation Report

At 08:25 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced, annual visit. LPA was met by Okeoghene Okiya, Program Supervisor. The Regional Director was called and arrived at 10:10 a.m. Idirs Danesi.

A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 09:20 am.

Signs to wear a mask and other COVID-19 prevention protocol signs were posted outside the door. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs were posted in the bathrooms.

The facility temperature was at 71 degrees.

Laundry area is in living room behind curtains and observed to be clean with folded linen stored on shelves above one washer and one dryer. There is a fire extinguisher against the wall fully charged and is dated November 2023. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected and observed to be functional. There is also a single, carbon monoxide located against the wall in the living room area.

Living and dining room furniture is accessible for two (2) clients. There is a television and enough seating for two (2) clients. There is internet accessibility a phone line available for client use. Furniture was observed to be in good condition and the fireplace has a covering around it. The disaster plan is located against the wall in a frame in the living room area. There is other signs such as the program schedule, activity schedule, YES sign, House Rules and Rights with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.