Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Ashley Smith arrived unannounced to conduct a one year required annual. The LPA met with Administrator Elizabeth Bijou and explained the reason for the visit. The five (5) clients were at day program at the time of the visit.

The 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.

Kitchen: The kitchen area was observed at 9:00 a.m. The facility has a sufficient supply of non-perishable and perishable food items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored inaccessible to clients. Knives are stored in a locked cabinet.

Restrooms: The restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. At 9:30 a.m., the hot water temperature measured in the hallway restroom at 113.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bedrooms: The LPA toured the client rooms. There are three (3) shared client rooms, which were furnished with appropriate linens and required furniture. A linen closet was located outside of the rooms, which stocked extra linens and towels.

Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is screened and inaccessible. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 9:20 a.m. and operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguisher was charged but there was no proof of purchase or service.

The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with outdoor furniture. The side gate was self-closing and latched. No bodies of water noted. The garage is detached and pad-locked, inaccessible to clients.