Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct required annual inspection. LPA met with Ivy Bader, Licensee and discussed the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there were two (2) staff at the facility and no clients present. Clients were at the Day Program.

The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF), licensed for four (4) ambulatory clients. The facility has kitchen/dining area, living room, family room and attached garage. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

LPA inspected the facility inside and out. Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient furniture for clients in care. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 71 degrees F.

LPA inspected the kitchen. Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for number of clients in care. Facility has a menus posted on the refrigerator. Facility food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Sharps and firearms are stored and kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care.

LPA inspected client bedrooms. Bedrooms are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands and storage space. Bedrooms have sufficient linen and lighting. Extra linen stored in hallway cabinets.

LPA inspected the bathrooms. Bathrooms were operating in a safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water temperature tested within regulation at 109 degrees F.

LPA observed the facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide alarms and fully charged fire extinguishers. Posters such as personal rights, Complaint reporting, facility sketch, the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, items were kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care. Laundry equipment maintained in good condition.