Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Zenaida Cruz. Licensee Liberty Cruz Nelson and Administrator Timothy Carrasco arrived soon after.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a capacity for 6 ambulatory developmentally disabled adults, ages 18-59. This facility does not feature a secured perimeter or delayed egress doors.

LPA, accompanied by Liberty and Timothy, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. 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 in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was 71 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Bathroom #1 sink was 107.1 F, and Bathroom #2 sink was 106.7 F.

There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. [continued on LIC 809-C]