Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Gough arrived at the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Marilyn Balmes and informed them of the purpose of the inspection. The facility currently has three clients of which two were seen getting ready for day program and one was sleeping.

The facility is a one story home with four client bedrooms, two bathrooms, one staff bedroom, a kitchen, living room, dining area, laundry room, and attached two car garage. The facility appears clean, safe, and sanitary. LPA observed the client bedrooms to have all the required components and furnishings. LPA observed the bathrooms to have toilet paper, paper towels, and non-slip mats. LPA tested the water in the bathrooms to be between 113 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed clean linens in a hall cabinet located by three of the client bedrooms. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and free of debris and vermin. LPA observed the two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed the knives and sharps to be locked in a drawer located by the kitchen sink and made inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed toxins to be in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink and made inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the laundry room to be charged and with a service date of January 22, 2025. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be stored in a locked cabinet located in the laundry room and made inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed the staff bedroom locked and made inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed all appliances to be in working condition. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply located near the staff bedroom. LPA observed the backyard to be free of obstructions and had a shaded seating area for client use. LPA observed the garage to be locked making it inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed that the garage had an extra fridge and freezer for food storage. LPA observed shelves for extra food storage located in the garage.