Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was greeted and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. On today’s visit the LPA met with Staff, Eva Jaramillo; she was notified of the purpose for the visit. Administrator, Deje Smith Wallace, was notified of the LPA's visit via telephone.

PHYSICAL PLANT: Clients appear to be protected against immediate hazards. Outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No pool or body of water was observed on the property. According to the staff, Eva, there are no weapons kept in the home. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were inaccessible to clients in care. A comfortable temperature was being maintained in the home. There was sufficient lighting in all rooms to ensure the comfort and safety of clients. Hot water was tested and observed to be within regulatory requirements. Toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were kept safe and in operating condition. Additional equipment for physically handicapped clients is available in the shared bathroom only. The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and found to be operable.

Due to insufficient time available to the LPA, a continuation visit will be conducted at a later date. This report was reviewed with staff, Eva Jaramillo, and a copy was provided.