Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA met with Administrator Carolyn Jimenez and stated the purpose of this visit.

The facility is a single-level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory clients. This facility offers care for the Developmentally Disabled.

At about 11:06 am, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed five clients in care and three staff members on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were three client rooms all of which were shared rooms. Client rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. LPA Tapia did observe two rooms that were for staff only. Manual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 109.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two day supply of perishable and seven day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to clients in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was observed to be charged and operational. The space between the kitchen and staff restroom contained an operational washer/dryer. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA observed gardening tools outside and staff immediately removed and locked up equipment.