Facility Evaluation Report

On 06/23/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required Annual visit. Per last phone conversation with Administrator Roger Hoyle, he stated to be notified upon arrival in order to send Staff to grant access to the facility since it's been unoccupied for many months. LPA called Administrator and stated that Staff would arrive within 15 minutes. Manager, Desiree McClain arrived to the facility and granted access to LPA. LPA toured the facility inside and outside with Manager. LPA observed that there are currently no clients admitted to the facility.

The facility has 3 bedrooms (2 for clients and 1 for Staff), 2 bathrooms (1 for clients and 1 for Staff), a kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. LPA conducted a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a 73 degrees fahrenheit temperature. LPA inspected clients bedrooms; they are equipped with furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA observed missing chairs in clients bedrooms. Manager stated to be unaware of missing chairs. Technical violation issued. There is an adequate supply of linens and blankets stored in a closet in the main hallway of the residence. LPA inspected clients bathroom; bathroom was clean and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA tested the water temperature in the kitchen faucet, which tested within regulation. The facility is equipped with operating fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarm. Posters such as; the personal rights, and the emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. LPA observed that the Emergency Disaster plan was last reviewed on May 01, 2016. Deficiency issued. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept locked. There was a designated locked storage space for client/staff files, first aid kit and medication. LPA observed that there is a phone in the facility, yet the service is disconnected. Technical violation issued. LPA also observed that there is no internet access. Technical violation issued. Manager stated that phone and internet services will be restored before accepting clients. There are no pools, bodies of water, firearms or ammunition.