Facility Evaluation Report

On 8/9/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Bernadita Acuna who was informed of the purpose of visit. Licensee Dana Walker arrived during the visit. The facility is approved for 4 ambulatory clients. During the visit, there was three (3) clients and (2) staff present.

LPA toured the facility’s interior and exterior and observed the following:

Kitchen: LPA observed kitchen area to be clean and facility had a 7-day supply of non-perishable food items. LPA observed the facility did not have a 2-day supply of perishable food items. Licensee Walker stated that facility staff provide her with a grocery shopping list on Sundays. Licensee Walker stated that she goes grocery shopping on Tuesdays or Wednesdays on a weekly basis but Licensee Walker did not have time this past Tuesday or Wednesday (8/7/2023, 8/8/2023) to go to the grocery store. LPA also observed several expired food items stored in the refrigerator and pantry. Deficiencies cited.

Dining and Living room: LPA toured the dining and living room area. LPA observed area to be clean and furniture in good condition. LPA observed several board games and activities available for client use.

Records: Staff present have a criminal record clearance on file and are associated to the facility.