Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit and was greeted by the Licensee/Administrator, Ester Fajota. LPA stated the purpose of the visit is to conduct an annual inspection. The facility is licensed for four ambulatory clients. The Administrator confirmed there is one client.

LPA and the Licensee toured the facility at 10:15 am until 11:30 am. LPA Spaeth observed the following:

Common Areas - LPA observed comfortable seating and a television in the living room. The dining room contained a dining room table, chairs, the fire extinguisher, and a comfortable couch.

Kitchen - LPA Spaeth observed a two day supply of perishable food and a seven-day supply of non-perishable canned goods. At 10:20 am, LPA observed the knives were safely locked in a kitchen drawer. The kitchen was neat and clean.

Backyard –The backyard contained comfortable seating in a shaded area. The gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked.

Laundry Area – The laundry room contained the washer/dryer, and the laundry detergent and cleaning solutions were locked in a cabinet.

Garage – The door leading to the garage was locked and the garage contained an additional refrigerator, and emergency supply of water and food.

Hallway - The hallway contained a linen drawer which contained additional clean linens. LPA observed the medication closet was locked and contained the client's medication, first aid kit, client and staff records.