Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection (mitigation). LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator Noel Gutierrez. Romualdo Amante was present during the visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA observed all 5 resident rooms had the required furnishings. All 5 resident bathrooms were clean and operational. All grab bars are secure. The facility is two stories. The second story is for the staff only. There is a gate on the staircase to prevent residents from going upstairs. LPA and Administrator toured the second story. The second story does not house any residents in care. LPA observed the emergency stair chair lift. LPA inspected the kitchen. LPA observed knives and sharp objects are kept secured and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed medications are kept locked in a pantry. LPA observed the facility has a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA and Administrator toured the garage. The garage kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed extra supplies and food in the garage. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. LPA observed 4 sheds in the backyard. All of the sheds are used for storage and kept locked. Both exit gates are operational. Facility has a mitigation plan that is pending review. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.