Facility Evaluation Report

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility staff after introducing himself and stating the reason of the visit.

During the inspection, LPA and staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one-story home with one shared and two private bedrooms in addition to the facility's common living areas. There is one shared bathroom, which was observed to be equipped with grab bars and slip mats. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds have linen and blankets. No postural support in use.

There are currently four clients admitted to the facility, all of which are ambulatory. One client is away on vacation. The other clients are observed relaxing at the house or returning from work or day progran during the visit. Bathrooms faucets and toilets are operational. Water temperature are verified to be within acceptable range by staff on a daily basis. Fire and emergency drills are conducted quarterly and documented. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food. The facility's main fridge and freezer is undergoing repairs and a smaller, temporary refrigerator is in use. A technician was observed to perform repairs during the visit. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers present are fully charged with up-to-date maintenance tags attached.

There is adequately shaded outside space with outdoor furniture present in addition to raised beds for gardening activities. There are two self-latching gates allowing to exit the premises. The route of egress is free of obstructions. There are no bodies of water on the premises.