Facility Evaluation Report

On 04/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Financial staff Kenneth Ozoigbo who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Licensee Oluchi Iwuoha was on the phone with Financial staff at the time of the visit. LPA was informed that there were no clients in care. The facility has a fire clearance for four (4) ambulatory clients and serves adults ages 18 through 59.

LPA toured the facility and reviewed records. During the tour, LPA observed the facility is made up of a one (1) story home with four (4) client bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, dining room and laundry room. All client bedrooms had the required furniture and lighting. LPA toured the facility's exterior and observed outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Outdoor shaded seating area is available for the clients in care. LPA observed a hallway cabinet filled with clean towels, blankets, and linen, available for the clients. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA observed knives and sharp instruments secured in locked cabinet near the dining room area. Financial staff tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed one (1) charged fire extinguisher mounted near the kitchen last serviced on 07/14/2024. Medications will be secured in a locked cabinet stored near the dinning room area.