Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Dawson Homes, Inc. on Glenwood Avenue unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by House Manager, Francisca Viilalon. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was granted entry and asked to signed in while the Administrator was contacted. LPA spoke with Administrator, Kendra Hawthorne over the phone and stated the purpose of the visit. It was reported that there was one resident present during the visit, while the remaining three residents were still at their prospective day programs.

LPA was accompanied by the House Manager on a tour of the facility to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: The facility is approved for 4 ambulatory residents ages 18 to 59 years old. Pathways throughout the facility were unobstructed. The facility was maintained at 75 degrees. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Extra linens and towels were observed in a hallway closet - sufficient for the amount of residents in care. Another closet was utilized to hold residents activities. Posted in a prominent place LPA observed posters for LET-US-KNOW, staff cleaning routines, resident council meetings, upcoming fire drills, facility food menu, schedule for the day, infection control, resident rights, disaster plans and Labor Laws. Administrator reports fire/disaster drills are conducted on a monthly basis. Last drill conducted November 15th, 2023. At approximately, 2:15pm LPA observed the dry wall along side the bathroom wall. The dry wall was broken and cracked in a circular shape. It was reported that this was done as result of a resident's behavior. LPA observed resident rooms, each room included a mattress (with all required linens) adequate seating, sufficient lighting and storage. Additionally all rooms appeared neat and orderly. Night-lights were also observed throughout the facility. LPA observed adequate seating in the living and dining rooms. At approximately 2:25pm LPA tested the hot water temperature in the kitchen.