Facility Evaluation Report

On 4/28/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyle Wellington arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with the Administrator (Admin), Sheryl Barawid, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA observed one (1) staff and zero (0) clients present at the facility. The census at the facility is five (5) clients. LPA received a staff and client roster from the Admin. LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility with Caregiver, Maria Lara. LPA conducted an observation and record review for the inspection.

Facility Overview: The facility is a one story house with three (3) client bedrooms, two (2) client bathrooms, two (2) staff rooms, one (1) guest/staff bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry room and attached garage. There are no pools, bodies of water or firearms at the facility. The facility has a fire clearance to serve six (6) developmentally disabled adults, two (2) of whom may be non-ambulatory.

Infection Control: LPA observed soap dispensers in the bathrooms and in the kitchen. Cleaning equipment and cleaning supplies were kept locked in the laundry room and available for regular facility maintenance. LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control plan which met the department’s requirements.

Physical Plant: LPA observed the inside and outside of the facility to be clean, safe and well kept. The floors, windows and doors were clean and well maintained. The living room, family room and dining room furniture was in good repair. The bedrooms and halls had night lights and the halls were free of obstruction. The residents’ bedrooms were neat, organized and had the required bedding, lighting and furniture. Bathrooms were clean, tidy and contained non-slip floors in the showers and bathtubs. Extra linens and towels were kept in a cabinet in the hall. Laundry equipment appeared to be in good working condition. The one (1) fire extinguisher was charged and tested on 9/25/25 which was within the last year. LPA and Caregiver tested two (2) of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found them to be operational.