Facility Evaluation Report

At 10:10 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. The LPA was greeted by House Manager Blaire Soriano and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Michelle Maurer was unable to be present during the visit and authorized Blaire Soriano to review and sign the report.

At 10:26 a.m. the LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with the House Manager to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted: Facility is a single-story residence that consists of five (5) resident bedrooms, and two (2) restrooms. The LPA observed one (1) fire extinguisher which was fully charged and last purchased on 09/21/2023. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly. The LPA observed all required postings in the hallway near the entrance area. The facility serves residents with dementia, the auditory alarms on the exit doors were tested and functioned properly at the time of visit.

Kitchen : At 10:32 a.m. the kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional. The LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility. Food is prepared based on the menu. Snacks and beverages are always available for the residents.

Bedrooms: The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with at least one chair, nightstand and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding. The LPA observed bedrooms #2, #3 and #4 with exit doors obstructed. Bedroom #2 had a nightstand and a chair obstructing the exit door to the outside. Bedroom #3 had a dresser and a portable ventilator obstructing the exit to the outside, and a nightstand obstructing the door between bedroom #3 and bedroom #4. The door between bedroom #3 and #4 is an exiting door for bedroom #4.