Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios conducted an announced visit to the pending facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant/Licensee Dijon Washington, Chris Washington and Staff member Lorraine Von Deanxplette. Fire clearance has been granted for four (4) ambulatory clients and the facility will serve adults ages 18 through 59.

LPA conducted a tour of the facility’s interior and exterior. LPA did not observe any clients residing in the home or evidence to suggest the home is currently occupied. The facility is made up of a one-story home with four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) client bathrooms, a kitchen, living/family room, laundry room and garage. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises. The physical plant is in good repair. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. An outdoor shaded seating area is available for future clients. LPA observed two (2) charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility; one (1) is located in the kitchen and the second one in the garage dated 08/22/24. LPA tested the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be operational. The facility also has a working telephone. LPA observed a locked closet in the hallway area for client files, cleaning solutions, centrally stored medications, and knives/sharp instruments.

Client bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, closet storage, and functional lighting. Additional linen and towels are available for future clients.