Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Staff, Roula Sahdou. Licensee, Natalia Stantcheva arrived during the visit.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of four (4) clients, all of whom must be ambulatory. This facility does not feature a secured perimeter or delayed egress doors.

LPA, accompanied by licensee’s staff, 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 77 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients measured at 107 F.

The refrigerator temperature was 45 F and freezer temperature was 0 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.

No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher was serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Continued on LIC 809C.