Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection . The LPA was greeted by Caregiver Glenn Gutierrez, notified them of the purpose for the visit and was allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. Licensee Gerlita Higa joined the visit at a later time.

Facility Overview: The facility is a single story building with five(5) residents bedrooms, 1 staff room/Office, two (3) bathrooms, a dinning room, a kitchen and a garage. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises.

Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department's requirements.

Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in the kitchen under the sink and inaccessible to residents. The smoke detectors were in good working condition. Water temperature was measured at 117.8 meeting the department's requirement. LPA observed three fire extinguishers not in compliance with the department's requirements. The fire extinguishers were last inspected on June 25, 2021. Citation will be issued.