Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore conducted an unannounced required 1-year visit to the facility. LPA met with Vincent Pedroso, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit.

LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Operation/Physical Plant: The facility is licensed for a capacity of (6) and has a current census of a (4) ambulatory clients. The facility’s indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. Facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor activity space for clients in care. The facility’s outdoor activity area is fenced with a self-latching gate. The facility is equipped with an operating signal system, carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. The facility has sufficient supply of bed linen, towels, and emergency supplies for clients in care. Client bedrooms were equipped with beds, bed linen, chairs, storage space and sufficient lighting. Client bathroom equipment was operating in safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water in client bathrooms tested at 105 degrees F. The facility has 24 hour/7 days a week care staff. The facility has posted in a common area: Community Care poster, facility license, emergency telephone numbers, and facility sketch.

Food Service: The kitchen and dining areas were maintained clean. The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for number of clients in care. The facility’s freezer temperature is maintained at zero degrees. The facility’s refrigerator was maintained at 44 degrees F. Sharps, disinfectants and cleaning solutions were kept locked and store away from food areas.