Facility Evaluation Report

On 9/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator Aloaf Walker who was informed of the purpose of visit. During the visit, there was (2) staff present and LPA was informed that three (3) clients were at day program.

The facility is approved to care for four (4) ambulatory clients and serves adults ages 18-59. LPA toured the facility's interior and exterior with Administrator Walker. The facility is made up of a one-story home with four (4) client bedrooms, one (1) client bathroom, two (2) living rooms, a staff room, staff bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and garage. During the visit, LPA observed the following:

Kitchen: Kitchen area to be clean and food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. The facility had a 2-day supply of perishable food items and 7-day of non-perishable food items. Knives were secured in a kitchen cabinet.

Dining and Living rooms: LPA toured the dining and living rooms. LPA observed areas to be clean and furniture in good condition. LPA observed a play station and X-box game console in the living room available for client use.

Hallway : LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and functioning properly. Two (2) fire extinguishers were charged and mounted throughout the facility.