Facility Evaluation Report

On September 25, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) DeAnna Williams-Lyons arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Tyler Glassford, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and informed him the reason for the visit. The current census is 2. The facilities Administrator’s Certificate, Emergency Disaster Plan, Resident’s Rights and Facility Sketch was available for viewing. The room temperature was 71 degrees F which is within range.

El Verano Community Crisis Home (CCH) serves adults 18 and over with complex needs who might also have mental health symptoms. LPA toured the exterior and interior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathroom and the kitchen. In the kitchen area, cabinets and drawers were reviewed. Knives and sharp objects were reviewed to make sure that they were locked and made inaccessible to the residents at all times. LPA observed there to be a sufficient amount of 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable food. Hot water temperatures were taken and measured at 113 degrees F, which is within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees. There’s appropriate lighting throughout the facility.

The facility is a one story, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home . Living rooms, dining room, and areas designated for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and in good repair. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms were toured. Bedrooms had all the required furniture. Bathrooms were clean, odorless, and consisted of chairs and non-skit mats. . The sink, toilet, and shower operate properly. The facility has a sufficient supply of linens, towels, bedding, etc. for residents in care. Washer and dryer was present and operating properly. Toxic substances, laundry and cleaning supplies were made inaccessible.