Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Chinwe Nwogene conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the facility. LPA Nwogene met with Applicants, Mark Lu and Marisa Lu and toured the facility . There are currently six (6) residents in care due to a change of ownership.

Application : The application is for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The fire clearance has been granted for six (6) non-ambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be bedridden.

Buildings and Grounds: The home is composed with living room, kitchen and dining room combination, six (6) clients bedrooms, 3 restrooms, a staff room, laundry room, backyard, and a garage. The interior/exterior walkways of the home were observed to be clutter free with no obstructions present. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operable. There are no pools or other bodies of water located at the home. According to Mark, there are no weapons stored in the home. Rooms, furniture, beds, mattresses are all in good repair. The bedrooms are furnished and privacy is available. The dining and living room areas/furniture are clutter free and in good condition. Bathrooms were observed to have non-slip mats available. The hot water was tested and measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit which is within regulatory limits. Outdoor areas had sufficient room for activities. A washing machine and dryer are available and in working order. Central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in hallway to control entire house.

Storage and Supplies: Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the dinning, inaccessible to any unauthorized individuals. Secured areas are available for facility files and resident files. The first aid kit was observed to be available and complete. Cleaning supplies will be stored away in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients, washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for approved census. A Fire extinguisher was available and fully charged.