Facility Evaluation Report

On 8/29/24 Licensing Program Analyst's (LPAs) Valerie Flores, Abdoulaye Zerbo, and Andrei Castillo conducted an unannounced one (1) year required visit. LPA's were granted entry by caregiver, Teresita Urquia, who was informed of the purpose of visit. At the time of the visit there were one (1) staff, and four (4) residents present. Staff present was observed to have obtained proper fingerprint clearance and was associated to the facility. LPA's observed the following during today's visit:

LPA's conducted a tour of the facility with staff member, Teresita Urquia. The Facility was operating within the scope outlined in their license. The physical plant contained four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, and three (3) bathrooms. Resident bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. The facility has a dining room, kitchen, living room, and a gated backyard. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. There were no bodies of water located on the property. The facility has more than a two (2) day supply of perishable foods and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Facility stores emergency food and water inside the facility. Water temperature measured at 107-degree Fahrenheit meeting within the required limits. LPA's observed a refrigerator with perishables and non-perishables for staff located in the garage. Dishes and utensils were in sufficient supply and in good repair. Knives and sharp items are located in the kitchen in a locked cabinet. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were secured in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Centrally stored medication was located in a locked cabinet in the living room area. Facility files are located in a locked closet near the entrance. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be operable. LPA's observed a charged fire extinguisher mounted in the dining room. Facility maintained magazines and other craft materials to engage residents in activities outside their room.