Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Erica Mosley and Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival LPAs were greeted by the front desk receptionist and explained the reason for the visit. Marketing Director Jonathan McFall arrived at approx. 9:40 a.m. and The Executive Director (ED) Dion Gallarza arrived during the inspection. LPAs 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. The following was noted:

At approx 9:47 am, the LPA's began the physical plant tour, the furniture in the common areas were observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 09/03/2024. The LPAs observed required postings throughout the common space. The LPAs observed the stairwells and they each had an emergency evacuation chair. Activity Rooms were observed and clean at the time of visit. Fireplaces were observed adequately screened. The LPA’s observed an adequate supply of emergency food and water. The last fire inspection was completed on 10/30/2023 and was found to be in compliance with Fire Code Regulations at the time of inspection. Emergency disaster drills conducted quarterly as per regulation; the last one conducted on 08/12/2024.

The LPAs inspected the kitchen/food service area at 9:52 a.m. Knives are stored and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates.