Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Teresa Camara and Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:10 a.m. Upon arrival LPAs met with Executive Director Zak Howell and explained the reason for the visit. Entrance interview conducted.

At 10:15 a.m., the LPAs along with the Executive Director, 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.

DINING ROOM / KITCHEN: The LPAs toured the kitchen / food service area at 12:20 p.m., The kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional. Refrigerated and frozen foods were stored at proper temperature. There was a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food in the kitchen properly stored. Food labels were inspected and checked for dates and expiration dates. At 12:25 p.m., the LPA observed perishable items in poor condition as they had passed their expiration dates. These items included: three (3) containers of yogurt and one (1) container of egg whites. Items were discarded at the time of the visit. Residents do not have access to the kitchen, dangerous items are stored inaccessible to residents. The facility menu appears to meet the daily dietary needs of residents. There were no pesticides or poisons observed near any food areas.

COMMON AREAS: LPAs inspected the common areas throughout the building. The common areas were observed to be properly furnished and relatively clean at the time of the visit. Fireplaces were observed to have adequate screens at the time of the visit. LPAs observed sanitizer readily available in areas with high touch surfaces. Furniture was observed to be in good condition in each common area. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Carbon monoxide detectors were operational at the time of the visit. The smoke