Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Administrator (AD) Christine Balisi, explained the purpose of the visit, and toured the interior and exterior of the facility with AD.The facility is a single-story home consisting of eight bedrooms, including one staff room, four bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen. The backyard includes a storage shed with three rooms and an additional storage area.During the inspection, LPA observed that resident rooms were furnished with a bed, chair, clean linens, and adequate storage space, and were free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and exit alarms were tested and found to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good condition and equipped with grab bars.LPA measured the hot water temperature in both restrooms, which ranged from 110.0 to 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility maintained the required minimum two-day supply of perishable food and seven-day supply of nonperishable food. Kitchen appliances were inspected and found to be operational. Knives and cleaning chemicals were secured in a locked cabinet located in the garage.Fire extinguishers were fully charged, with pressure indicators in the green zone. The exterior of the facility was observed to have a shaded seating area and was free of tripping hazards.LPA reviewed two resident files and medications and found no discrepancies. All staff and resident files reviewed contained the required documentation.Based on LPA’s observations during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted with AD Christine Balisi, and a copy of this report was provided.