Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted 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 Administrator Dominic Lombos who arrived a short time later and was present for the remainder of the of the visit.

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

Client bathrooms were in compliance with regulation guidelines. Hot water temperatures were measured in the range of 108.2 degrees Fahrenheit and 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit. All grab bars were tightly secured to the wall.

In the kitchen, knives and sharp objects are locked in a drawer. The stove was clean and operational. A perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in the refrigerator and a non-perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in a cabinet above the kitchen counter. There’s an area next to the kitchen with a washer and dryer and used as a laundry area. In the dining room there’s a locked filing cabinet with client medications and a first aid kit. Staff and client files are kept locked in a hallway closet.

The garage was free of clutter, and walkways were free of obstruction. There’s several items in the garage including two treadmills, an exercise bike, mattresses, and chairs. There’s cleaning supplies, and an additional supply of water in the garage. A refrigerator with an additional supply of food items was observed.

The backyard was clean, organized, and walkways were free of obstruction. A shaded patio area with a table and chairs was observed. There’s two locked sheds in the backyard. The larger shed is used for storage of miscellaneous items and the smaller shed is used to store gardening tools.