Facility Evaluation Report

This report is being amended, due to the report being created inaccurately for Cottages #1 instead of Cottages #3. Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sandra Urena and Quoc Huynh arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. At 9:50 a.m., the LPAs met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator, Anna Lee arrived at the facility shortly thereafter. The LPAs, and the Administrator, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

The facility is a single-story residential home with seven (7) bedrooms, six (6) for resident use and one (1) for staff use and five (5) bathrooms.

COMMON AREAS: The LPAs observed common areas to be relatively clean and properly furnished. The LPAs observed the fire extinguisher to be fully charged and last serviced on 10/09/2024. The fire alarms/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly. All exits have functioning auditory devices and were operational at the time of the visit. Facility telephone was observed during the time of the visit. LPAs observed cameras in the common areas, and throughout the exterior perimeter of the facility. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is screened and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 73 degrees. Night lights were present in the hallways.

KITCHEN: The LPAs observed the kitchen and dining area. Knives are stored and inaccessible at the time of the visit. Kitchen appliances are in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Food labels were observed for expiration dates. Hot water measured at 113.5-degree Fahrenheit. LAUNDRY: Laundry units are located in the garage area.

BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the residents’ bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Inside temperature was maintained at a comfortable level.