Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted a site visit for the annual inspection. Upon arriving at the facility LPA met with Yashica Morrow (Administrator) and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve age range 18 through 59. 4 ambulatory, of which 3 may be non-ambulatory. Non-ambulatory in bedrooms 1, 2 & 3.

The facility is located in a residential area. A tour of the single-story facility includes: Living room, dining area, kitchen, 4 Clients bedrooms, attached garage/laundry, 2 bathrooms and an office area.

During today’s visit, LPA observed the following: Licensee is not operating beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity. All clients are protected against hazards. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. There are no pools or large bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms on the premises and other dangerous weapons such as knives are locked. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons are inaccessible to clients. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained. Lamps or lights in all rooms to ensure the comfort and safety were observed. Hot water temperature between 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F was measured in bathroom #1. All toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities is safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hygiene products are readily available. All foods are selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. Nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days were observed. Freezers and refrigerators are clean, and maintain temperatures. Sufficient staff as necessary to ensure provision of care and supervision to meet client needs were observed. A plan to ensure that clients receive assistance in meeting their medical and dental needs were observed. All staff have a criminal record clearance. Staff responsible for direct care and supervision have current first aid. LPA was allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. The administrator is on the premises a sufficient number of hours necessary to adequately administer the facility in compliance with applicable law and regulation. All medications are locked, labeled and maintained in compliance with State and Federal law.

No deficiencies were observed during today's visit.

An exit interview was conducted with Yashica Morrow and a copy of this report provided.