Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/11/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renese Howell-Small arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with staf, Bea Francisco and introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Jennifer Hahn was contacted via telephone and informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that there are currently six (6) residents in care.

The facility has six (6) bedrooms, four (4) bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, office, laundry, attached garage and backyard. LPA completed a walk through of facility, review of records and medication audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. LPA observed grab bars and non-slip mats in resident bathrooms. Water temperatures tested at 117 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarm, charged fire extinguishers and first aid kit.

Posters such as; the personal rights, emergency disaster plan, CCLD complaint poster and ombudsman were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed potentially dangerous first aid liquids in an unlocked cabinet in the hallway. A deficiency was cited. There was a designated storage space for resident/staff files. Medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. There is no swimming pool, firearms or ammunition in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care.