Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. Staff greeted the LPA and contacted the Administrator. The Administrator arrived shortly thereafter. LPA Urena met with administrator Elina Root and explained the reason for the visit.

LPA Urena and administrator conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is screened and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space.

KITCHEN: Knives are stored in a locked cabinet drawer. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has enough supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Freezer and refrigerator are stocked with a variety of foods. Emergency food supply is adequate for six residents and two staff. One fire extinguisher was fully charged and was last serviced on 4/15/2023.

BEDROOMS: Bedrooms were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are extra towels and linens.

BATHROOMS: Bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels.

OUTDOOR AREA: The backyard is equipped with furniture for client use. There is a side gate for emergency use and is single-latched. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer and cleaning supplies and disinfectants are kept locked in the laundry room.