Facility Evaluation Report

On 05/16/2023. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez made an attempted unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Required -1 Year inspection. LPA rang the door bell several times and got no answer. LPA Martinez called and spoke to Licensee Miatta Snetter who stated staff is out taking client to Program and provided Administrator Gazel Montes' phone number. LPA called Administrator who stated she can contact House Manager to meet LPA but would take her an hour to arrive. LPA told AD she would conduct visit at a later date.

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On today's date, LPA Martinez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the Required 1 Year inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by House Manager (HM) Erika Pena. LPA confirmed that Administrator Gazel M. Montes has a current Administrator certificate, which expires on 12/11/2024.

The facility currently has 1 client residing at the facility and 1 client who stated was only visiting for couple days present during today's visit. LPA Martinez, along HM Pena conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. Facility is a one story, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with detached garage that is being used for storage and kept locked. There is a back yard with a patio cover for the clients and a shed that is kept locked. Client bedrooms are spacious and accommodate lamps, chairs, bed, and dresser. Facility has no live in staff. There is one room used as an office. Bathrooms are clean, faucets and toilets are operational. Hot water temperature was measured and recorded at 140.8 and 142 degrees F in client bathrooms. Linens & Hygiene Supplies are fully stocked. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu were reviewed. Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors were tested and operational. Fire Extinguisher is mounted, last charged on 11/21/2021. A 7 day nonperishable and 2-day perishable food supply reviewed. Stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Chemicals and sharps are made inaccessible to the clients. Medications are centrally stored in a locked medication cart. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately.