Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amber Coleman arrived at the Howard Home, Adult Residential Facility, unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Staff Member, Patrice Amon and invited inside the facility. Mr. Amon contacted Administrator, Francis Pastorfide, who arrived last during the visit.

Mr. Amon and Mr. Pastorfide accompanied LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA conducted a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: Mr. Amon reported that the current census is, six, (6) Pathways throughout the facility were free of clutter and obstructions. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; each were equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses with adequate linens, night stands, storage space, seating, and sufficient lighting. At approximately 3:05pm LPA inspected resident bathrooms. LPA observed Bathroom #1 along the baseboard was caved in and black and brown in color. At approximately 3:10pm LPA observed Bathroom #2. Inside of the private toilet room the toilet seat was missing and leaned up against the wall. Shower rod and shower curtain was observed to be covered in brown residue. Additionally, underneath the bathroom sink, the bottom appeared to have significant damage. Administrator agreed to have the facility's maintenance staff assess the damages and address them as soon as possible. Each bathroom did have adequate lighting, paper products and working appliances.

The facility is equipped with functional smoke/fire detectors and carbon monoxide alarms; which were tested during the visit. Along the walls of the facility, LPA observed posters for resident personal rights, Emergency Plan and contact information, If you see something say something, and house rules, activities calendar and food menus and infection control. LPA verified that medications, cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secure locations; inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files within the designated staff area - adjacent to the Living Room. The facility had emergency food rations, water supplies and first aid kits accessible to those who may need them in case of an emergency.