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 Administrator (AD) Anna Tomilloso 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 between 108.1 - 115.1 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 a locked cabinet right outside the kitchen across from the front door. Knives and sharp objects are locked in a kitchen drawer. All four burners on the stover were operational.

Client medications and a first aid kit with all the required elements were locked in a cabinet in a hallway near an open office area. There was a fully charged fire extinguisher sitting on the floor below the desk in the open office area, along with a locked filing cabinet with staff and client files.

The backyard was equipped with a table and chairs under a shaded patio area. There’s a basketball court, bikes, exercise bike, and a treadmill for clients to enjoy. The fence in the backyard was leaning back into the neighboring property. On one side of the backyard there were two separate areas with miscellaneous items that need to be disposed of. Some of the items observed were old wheelchairs, old furniture, boxes, some wood and other items.