Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E. Conchas made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Aniko Barlow and discussed the purpose of the visit.

The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a licensed capacity of five (5) and a current census of four (4) residents in care. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Indoor passageways were free of obstruction. The outdoor shaded area was sufficient for resident activities and enclosed with a self-latching gate. The facility had adequate lighting and was maintained at a comfortable temperature.

Residents’ showers, toilets, and hand washing areas were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. The hot water temperature in residents’ bathroom measured 105.4°F. Residents’ bedrooms contained the required furniture and furnishings. The facility had operating carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. Sufficient bed linens, towels, and personal hygiene items were available for residents.

The facility had the Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, and facility license posted in a common area. Sharps, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions were kept locked in a cabinet. The facility has staff onsite 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff had current CPR/First Aid certifications.