Facility Evaluation Report

On 02/21/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregivers Cindy Breheim and Ma Luisa who were informed of the purpose of the visit. Caretakers informed LPA that four (4)clients were present at the facility and two (2) were attending day program. The facility has a fire clearance for six (6) non ambulatory clients and serves adults ages 18 through 59.

LPA toured the facility and reviewed client and staff records. During the tour, LPA observed the facility is made up of a one (1) story home with three (3) client bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, one(1) staff bathroom and one (1) client bathroom, a living room, dining room and laundry room and attached garage. All client bedrooms had the required furniture and lighting. LPA toured the facility's exterior and observed outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Outdoor shaded seating area is available for the clients in care. LPA observed that laundry cabinet was filled with clean towels, blankets, and linen, available for the clients; LPA observed that the laundry room also had a locked closet that contained cleaning solutions and disinfectants. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishable foods and more than a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA observed knives and sharp instruments secured in locked kitchen cabinet. Caretaker tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed three (3) charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility. Medications are secured in a locked in a kitchen cabinet.