Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, LaVette Farlow, (LPA) arrived at the Banyan House, Adult Residential Facility unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA met with Staff Members, Leslie Hodges and Gina Moya who granted LPA entry inside facility. Staff contacted Administrator, Vicki Estelle, who arrived later during the visit.

LPA was accompanied by Staff Member, Leslie to conduct a tour of the facility, inside and outside, and observed the following:

Facility: The Facility is approved for six (6) ambulatory adults, ages 18 -59. The current census is two (2). LPA observed that the facility is operating in the capacity and conditions approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL).

Physical Plant: LPA observed the facility to be maintained at a comfortable temperature. Interior and exterior pathways were free of clutter and obstructions. LPA tested the facility water and the temperature tested at 106.3 and 105.2 degrees. LPA observed 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Two bedroom currently houses 2 residents in care and 1 is for staff. The other two rooms are vacant. Resident rooms each included appropriate lighting, seating, bed and linens and storage for residents in care. Various light sources such as lamps and night-lights were observed throughout the facility. Each bathroom included operable appliances, adequate amounts paper supplies, non-slip materials and handrails. LPA observed hygiene supplies, personal and linens are kept secure in hallway closets. LPA observed the facility did not have sufficient supply of toothpaste and conditioner for residents in care. Technical violation issued. Additionally, LPA observed chemicals, tools and resident medications were also kept secure in a hallway closet. Fire extinguishers, (2) were observed fully charged and last inspected September 11, 2024. LPA was informed the facility conducts fire and earthquake drills regularly. LPA found the records for the facility drill were not consistently documented. Last drill conducted 1/2025 and prior drills were 7/2024, and 2023. Technical violation issued. LPA observed a shed in the backyard and it was locked and secured. Licensee/staff did not have access to enter the shed. A deficiency was cited.