Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced for a required one-year annual inspection today at 8:30 a.m. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 09/23/2022. When the LPA arrived, there were four staff and three residents present. The LPA was scanned and greeted at the door by staff Kenneth Brooks. The House Manager, Faith Ndegwa arrived at 9:20 a.m. and at this time the reason for the visit was explained. The Administrator Vernon Rodriguez arrived during the inspection. Entrance interview conducted.

At 9:22 a.m., the LPA along with the House Manager, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 9:30 a.m. At 9:32 a.m., the hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at 123.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Food labels were inspected and checked for dates and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. The LPA observed knives and sharps locked in a drawer.

COMMON AREAS: Living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. All common areas were clean, sanitary and in good repair. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector are hard-wired and were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were observed fully charged and last serviced 03/27/2023. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. There is a separate laundry room, which is kept locked at tall times. Cleaning supplies and detergents were observed locked and inaccessible inside the laundry room. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 09/15/2023.