Facility Evaluation Report

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 Lead Caregiver Randy Manaloto and Caregiver James Seno who were informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance for four (4) Ambulatory only, ages 18 through 59.

LPA toured the facility and reviewed records. During the tour, LPA observed the facility is made up of a one (1) story home with four (4) client bedrooms and one (1) office bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, dining room and a laundry room. 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 a hallway cabinet filled with clean towels, blankets, and linen, available for the clients. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA observed knives and sharp instruments are secured in a locked kitchen cabinet. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are secured in a locked cabinet in the garage. Lead Caregiver tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed one (1) charged fire extinguisher mounted in the kitchen area. Medications are secured in a locked cabinet stored in the hallway of the facility next to the client bedrooms.