Facility Evaluation Report

On this day, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch & Samer Haddadin made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a Required Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by facility staff after introducing themselves and stating the purpose of the visit. Program Manager Veronica Hernandez Lazaro was also present to assist.

During the inspection, LPAs accompanied by staff conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility:

The facility is a one-story house with three shared client bedrooms, one shared bathroom and one en-suite bathroom, common areas and a separate staff office. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPAs observed all client beds had linens and blankets. The HVAC intake in the bedrooms' hallway is observed to be dusty during the walkthrough. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested to be within the appropriate temperature range. LPAs observed all windows were screened and not equipped with security window bars. The backyard has a shaded sitting area equipped with outdoor furniture. The canopy providing shade is observed to be torn, and was explained to have been damaged by an animal on July 10, 2024. The canopy is pending replacement at the time of the visit. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Three clients are currently admitted to the facility and present at the time of the visit.

LPAs observed and reviewed the facility's emergency disaster plan and a posted sketch with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted in the facility's courtyard. Menu was also posted and visible. Meals are catered and delivered to the facility for lunches and dinners. LPAs observed the facility does have a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations.