Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (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 Administrator, Bill Fredricksen, and Assisted Living Director, Michelle Flores. They were notified of the purpose for the visit.

PHYSICAL PLANT: The Licensee appears to be operating the facility within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. Residents appear to be protected against immediate hazards. Outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. According to Flores, there are no weapons kept on the property. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. A comfortable temperature was being maintained in the building. There was sufficient lighting in resident bedrooms to ensure the comfort and safety of residents. Resident bedrooms had all required furniture in place. The hot water was tested in several resident bedrooms and observed to be within regulatory requirements. Toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were kept safe, sanitary, and in operating condition. Additional equipment for physically handicapped residents is available. The carbon monoxide alarms were tested and observed to be operable. The fire alarm panel was inspected in the assisted living and independent living buildings and observed to be operating normally. The interior and exterior areas of the facility were observed to be exceptionally clean and well maintained.

FOOD SERVICE: There was a variety of food which appeared to be selected and stored in a safe and healthful manner. Food supply of nonperishable and perishable foods was sufficient. Sufficient supplies for resident's dinning use was observed to be available.