Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. and Brandon Lopez conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s visit, and were greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Judsen Cardinal. Administrator (AD) Ann Amante arrived shortly after.

For today’s visit, LPAs observed a total of three clients in care and one staff member on duty.

LPAs verified the Administrator's Certificate for facility AD Ann Amante which expires on September 22, 2025.

LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Amante. The facility is a one-story home and is licensed for six ambulatory clients. There are a total of four bedrooms of which three are for clients and one for staff. LPAs toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. LPAs observed all windows were screened. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. There are a total of two restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 112.3-115.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Food menu was also posted and visible. LPAs observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and mounted with service tag dated September 23, 2024. Fire extinguisher is located by the kitchen/dining room. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable.