Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/06/2023 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made a scheduled visit to the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by licensee Anna Garcia after explaining the purpose of the visit.

An initial application for a license to operate as an Adult Resident Facility was received by the Department on 06/07/2022 for a capacity of 4 ambulatory clients. LPA accompanied by licensee toured the physical plant. Facility is a one-level house with an attached garage, five individual bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living room and entryway. There is a small frontyard along with a fenced backyard equipped with a gazebo and swimming pool. The fence securing the access to the pool is noted to be over five feet tall and adequate spacing. The two perimeter gates are observed to be unlocked, self-latching and easy to open in the event of an evacuation.

The four individual bedrooms designated for client use include all necessary components of furnishing including a reading light, a chair, ample storage space for personal items and a queen-size bed or full-size bed as well as a supply of new linen and bedsheets. An additional bedroom will be made available for overnight staff and is not yet fully furnished. There are two shared bathrooms. Facility is clean, sanitary and free of odors in all areas inspected.

The kitchen is equipped with a working refrigerator and freezer. Sample weekly menus are displayed on the refrigerator door. Knives and sharp instruments are shown to be stored in a secure drawer equipped with a functional magnetic lock. An ample supply of non-perishable food items is observed, as well as a water supply and additional water bottles in the event of an emergency. The centrally stored medication will be stored in a secure metal cabinet along with the fully equipped first aid kit, emergency lighting, client records and staff records.