Facility Evaluation Report

On today's date Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Vanegas made an unannounced visit for the purposes of completing an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted and granted entry to the facility by facility staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit, and Executive Director (ED) Melinda Olivarez-Flores was notified and was made available in order to assist LPA with the annual inspection. LPA began a tour of the facility and observed the following. The ED has a pending Administrator certificate.

The facility is a one storied building equipped with 12 shared bedrooms and 3 private bedrooms, additionally the 12 shared bedrooms are equipped with there own restrooms, and the 3 private bedrooms are equipped with half bathrooms and have separate shared shower rooms. The facility is equipped with an outdoor shaded courtyard available for resident use. LPA observed the kitchen area to be clean and free of any mildew and debris, LPA observed all sharps and toxins to be locked away and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen area to have a refrigerator and freezer that appeared to be in good repair and tested operational. LPA observed facility to have a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food, and a sufficient amount of emergency water on hand.

LPA observed all resident bedrooms to be large enough to walk about freely and accommodate all required furnishings including the following: A chest of drawers, a bed, clean linens in good repair; meaning no strains or tares, a reading lamp, and enough storage space to store personal belongings. LPA observed all resident restrooms to be clean and free of any mildew and debris. LPA observed restrooms to have required furnishings including the following: Grab bars, slip resistant floor matts, and a shower chair available if needed. Hot water temperature tested between 114.3 and 115.4 degrees Fahrenheit.