Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/15/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mohamed Filouane conducted a pre-licensing inspection with Administrator Robert Hernandez. LPA had his temperature checked at the entrance of the facility, questioned for any COVID-19 symptoms, and then was allowed entrance. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and received updated documents from the Administrator.

At approximately 10:10 AM, LPA Filouane toured the one floor facility with the Administrator and two staff members present in the facility. The physical plant was consistent with the submitted facility floor plan and had the COVID-19 health and safety signage. The garage shall be used to store restroom essentials. The washing machines and essential cleaning solutions were in their own locked storage area. The facility also included a storage area of games and activities for future clients. No obstructions blocking indoor and outdoor passageways observed. No pools or bodies of water observed. The facility's kitchen was free of debris. Knives and additional cleaning solutions were locked. At 10:20 AM, LPA observed the facility's restrooms as clean and equipped with hand washing signage. The facility's backyard was free of debris and fenced. At 10:15AM, LPA toured the staff room, which was its own restroom. LPA also observed the locked medication room.

The clients' bedrooms were inspected and all had required lighting and furniture.

Facility was equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA also observed the fire extinguishers as current, last inspected in September of 2021. The facility's first aid kit included the required tweezers, scissors, and a thermometer. The facility's PPE supply was presented to the LPA as sufficient. The facility adhered to the seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supply.