Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dang Nguyen conducted an unannounced visit to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Carmen De Jesus. LPA then met with Licensee/Administrator Rhonda Epps and Co-Administrator Patricia Daniels, who arrived shortly after.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity for six (6) clients, of whom all must be ambulatory. Per LPA observation, LIC602 Physician’s Reports, and staff interviews: During today’s inspection, there were a total of five (5) clients in care, and all were ambulatory. LPA interviewed multiple staff and multiple clients. LPA also reviewed the care records for all clients, and the personnel files for all active staff. LPA, accompanied by the administrators, also toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected all common areas and bedrooms.

The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were working. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was complaint at 75 F. Where tested, hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were compliant in temperature: Kitchen Sink was 112.8 F, Bathroom #1 Sink was 111 F, Bathroom #2 Sink was 111.2 F, and Bathroom #3 Sink was 115.7 F. Appliances to preserve perishable food were also compliant in temperature. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present and in good condition.