Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner conducted an announced visit to complete the Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator Latonia Wilson for a Residential Care Facility for four (4) ambulatory residents and two (2) bedridden residents. The fire clearance was approved by the fire department on 8/10/2023.

The facility has five (5) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. There are five (5) resident bedrooms, one (1) office, a kitchen, a living area, a dining area, a laundry room, a backyard, and an attached garage. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected:

Resident Bedrooms : All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, such as clean mattresses/linens, nightstands, dressers, chairs, and lighting.

Resident Bathrooms : The bathrooms appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition. The water temperature was measured by LPA, the thermometer read at 118.5 degrees F.

Kitchen and Dining Areas : Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for resident use. Kitchen appliances and countertops were free of debris and in good repair. The refrigerator was measured at 40 degrees F and the freezer was measured at 0 degrees F. Chemicals were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The facility has a posted meal schedule.

Sharps/Medication: The knives, sharps, and location for medications were safely locked and secured.

Common Sitting Areas/Activities : There is adequate seating in the common areas for the residents. The facility has a supply of activities for the residents.