Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Ferrer Sabarias and Abdoulaye Zerbo made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPAs was greeted and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. On today’s visit the LPAs met with House Manager Mary Smith, she was notified of the purpose for the visit.

Physical Plant: The Licensee is operating the facility within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. 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 House Manager Mary Smith, there are no weapons kept in the home. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were locked and 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. Toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were kept safe, sanitary, and in operating condition. The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and found to be operable. The interior and exterior areas of the home were observed to be clean and safe.

Food Service: There was a variety of food which appeared to be selected and stored in a safe and healthful manner. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. The kitchen was observed to be clean.