Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/27/2026 at 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renese Howell-Small arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Doug Hicks and introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that there are currently eleven (11) residents in care.

The facility has five cabins with two (2) rooms, one room is private and the other is shared. Each room has its own restroom. There is a kitchen/dining area, living room, office, laundry, and backyard area with (3) three sheds. LPA completed a walk through of facility, review of records and medication audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating 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 75 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. Water temperatures tested at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers which were tested and serviced by a third party on 02/06/2026 and first aid kit with book.

Postings : 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. 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.