Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jerome Haley made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one-year annual inspection. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Staff contacted Licensee/Administrator (AD) Ligaya Garciano who arrived a short time later and was present for the remainder of the of the visit.

During the inspection all client bedrooms and bathrooms were observed. All client bedrooms had the necessary elements and were in compliance with regulation guidelines.

Client bathrooms were clean and organized. Hot water temperatures were measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit in both client bathrooms. No hazardous items were observed in the client bathrooms, and all grab bars were tightly secured to the wall.

In the kitchen, hazardous cleaning materials are kept locked under the sink. A perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in the refrigerator. A non-perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in the cabinets. Knives and sharp objects are locked in a cabinet right outside the kitchen area. Client medications are locked in a cabinet in the kitchen and two first aid kits are locked in the medication cabinet. All four burners on the stover were operational. There’s a fully charged fire extinguisher in the kitchen sitting behind the table.

There’s a small laundry room in the living room with a washer and dryer. Above the dryer there is a locked cabinet with soaps and additional hazardous cleaning items.

The garage was organized and walkways were free of obstruction. There was an extra refrigerator with an additional food supply. Additional items no longer being used that will be disposed of were observed. Each client had a box of old clothing they no longer wear and will be disposed of, and there were boxes of adult diapers on the shelves in the garage.