Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced required 1-year visit. LPA met with Otis Lee Bennett, Licensee/Administrator and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve (6) mentally disabled adults, ages 18 to 59, ambulatory only. Currently, there is one (1) client residing at the home. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

The home consists of five (5) bedrooms, two and a half (2 1/2) bathrooms, living room with covered fireplace, den, dining room, kitchen, laundry area and attached garage. Client bedroom was toured, has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, and sufficient closet space. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are in operating condition. Supplies of nonperishable foods are maintained on the premises to last for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days for the amount of clients being served. LPA observed cleaning solutions and disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Administrator removed and stored it in a locked cabinet during the visit. No firearms nor other dangerous weapons are kept at the facility. Hot water temperature measured is within the required range of 105-120 deg F under Title 22 regulations. There is (1) fire extinguisher mounted on the kitchen wall which was last serviced on 01/16/2025. All outdoor and indoor passageways were free of obstruction. Backyard was inspected and has an empty pool which is gated. There are no cameras in the facility. Licensee has the Infection Control Plan and continuing to follow the current guidance. ***CONTINUED ON LIC809-C***