Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE tool. LPAs met with Howard Felipe, staff, and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator arrived shortly after.

Facility is licensed to served 28 adults between the ages of 18-59 years old. One resident is currently over 60. Facility has multiple single story detached buildings. It is in a residential area consisting of 14 client rooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 staff bathroom, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, med-tech room, rear backyard, and a courtyard in the center of the property.

1. Infection Control : Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. Facility is disinfecting throughout the day.

Facility is in good repair inside and outside. Living room and dining room have sufficient lighting and sitting space. Kitchen was observed clean. Medication cabinet is locked. Cleaning supplies are under lock and key. There are sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Thermometers were observed in the freezer at 0 degrees F. Refrigerator has a thermometer. And showed 32.9 degrees which is within range. Laundry area is in the back area of buildings. Client's bedrooms were observed and have sufficient lighting, the required furniture and bedding supplies. Bathrooms were observed in working condition and water temperature was tested between 126.1- 126.6 degrees F., which is not within the required 105-120 degrees F. Backyard has a shaded sitting area. Smoke/Carbon monoxide detector were observed, tested, and in working condition. Fire extinguisher was last checked on 7/18/22. Window screen on the medication room is in need of repair or replacement. Window blind in woman’s restroom is in need of repair or replacement and window sill need to be cleaned.