Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Barutyan arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:27AM. LPA met with Clinical Director Brittany Austin-Cook and explained the reason for the visit. Residential Manager Janet Tuverson, Executive Director Jessica Breton, and Administrator/Program Director Paul Figueroa arrived during the visit.

Beginning at 10:30AM, the LPA, along with the Clinical Director toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards. The following was observed.

KITCHEN: LPA toured the kitchen at 10:30AM. Kitchen appliances were clean and in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Knives and cleaning solutions were stored locked and inaccessible in a drawer and under the sink. Foods were labeled and checked for expiration dates.

BEDROOMS: There are three (3) bedrooms for shared-use. LPA observed client bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Inside temperature was maintained at a comfortable level. There is no staff bedroom on premises.

RESTROOMS: The facility has four (4) restrooms total. Two (2) are for client-use; one (1) is attached to bedroom #3 and one (1) is in the hallway for shared client-use. Two (2) are for staff use and kept locked; one (1) is downstairs and one (1) is upstairs. Client restrooms were relatively clean and sanitary and in operating condition with slip-resistant materials. At 10:40AM, hot water in client restrooms measured high at 128.9 and 133.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Water heater was lowered and at 11:11AM, LPA remeasured hot water at 115.7 and 118.2 degrees F, which is within the required range.