Facility Evaluation Report

On 9/21/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Day Program Manager, Candace Smith who was informed of the purpose of the visit. During the visit, there was 19 clients and seven (7) staff present, and LPA was informed that two (2) staff and six (6) clients were out in the community.

LPA toured the facility’s interior and exterior with Day Program Manager Smith. The facility serves adults ages 18 through 59 and has an approved capacity for 75 non-ambulatory clients. The facility is made up of nine (9) classrooms, six (6) bathrooms, four (4) storage rooms, three (3) staff offices, a conference room, kitchen/dining room and multipurpose room. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the kitchen area to be clean. Snacks are provided to clients during program hours. Restrooms were clean and had toilet paper, paper towels and soap readily available for clients. The hot water temperature in three (3) bathrooms measured at 111- , 114- and 116-degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaning solutions/supplies and chemicals were secured in storage closets, inaccessible to clients. Client medication is typically secured in a cabinet stored in a staff office; however, LPA was informed that the facility does not have any clients who currently require medication assistance during program hours.