Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the post licensing visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA met with Operations Manager (OM) Timothy Ortega. LPA and OM toured the facility. The facility is a two story home with 3 client bedrooms (all client bedrooms are shared), living room with a screened fireplace, dining room, family room with a screened fireplace, kitchen, laundry room, 3 car garage and 4 bathrooms, small room used for the medication office and one room used as the staff office and a large activity room on the second floor. LPA observed both fireplaces are screened. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. The stove top lights unassisted. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher in the garage and the kitchen are both fully charged. LPA observed all client rooms had the required furnishings. All 4 bathrooms are clean and operational. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The first aid kit is located in the office on the second floor and has all the required elements. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA and OM toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. The exit gate is alarmed and operational. There is a table with chairs and an umbrella for clients to sit outside. No obstacles or hazards observed inside or outside of the facility. LPA consulted with the OM about continued Covid-19 mitigation and reporting requirements. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.