Facility Evaluation Report

The prelicensing visit was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sandra Urena. The LPA arrived at the facility at 10:30am and met with Executive Director, Celeste Williams and Assistant Executive Director, Celeste Lozano. This is a new facility application, for 60 residents. A Hospice Waiver has been requested for 10 residents.

The entrance of the facility is equipped with electronic thermometer and system for self -health screening for infection control, and signing in. Hand sanitizer is available and is mechanically dispensed. Masks are available at front desk. The physical plant was toured inside and out. The facility has been cleared for 60 non-ambulatory residents, of which, 10 can be bedridden residents. The facility has 50 private resident bedrooms and 10 shared room(s). Rooms are set up with beds, night stands, lamps, chests of drawers, chairs and closet space. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. There are no staff rooms – awake night staff only.

There are three restrooms in the hallway in the common areas. There are two staff restrooms located by the office area. Each resident’s bedroom has a bathroom. The residents’ bathrooms have a shower with non-skid materials. The toilet and shower have grab bars.

The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There are televisions and other entertainment equipment in the living room and dining area . Resident and staff records are stored in a filing cabinet, which is currently located in the business manager’s office. Medications will be stored in locked cabinets in the medication room #31. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. They were stored in the kitchen, laundry room and front office and medication room.