Facility Evaluation Report

On August 31, 2021, at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) DeAnna Williams-Lyons arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Doina Lopez Executive Director and explained purpose of inspection. Prior to initiating the inspection LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by the front desk personnel upon arrival.

Carmen and LPA completed the inspection tool questionnaire with no issues or advisories to report .

The Administrator Certificate expires 8/13/2023. Currently, the facility has 5 residents residing in the home. The home was 78 degrees F.

LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, and kitchen. In the kitchen area, cabinets and drawers were reviewed. Knives and sharp objects were reviewed to make sure that they were locked and made inaccessible to the residents at all times. LPA observed there to be a sufficient amount of 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable food. Hot water temperatures were taken and measured at 10 degrees F. There’s appropriate lighting throughout the facility.

Living room, dining room, and areas designated for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and in good repair. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms were toured. There are 5 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for residents. All rooms had the required items of furniture. Window screens were on and in good repair. Bathrooms were clean, sanitary and odorless and consisted of grab bars and non-skid mats.