Facility Evaluation Report

On 5/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrators, Katherine Dowden and Ivy Kasko who were informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility has a fire clearance to serve one (1) ambulatory and four (4) non-ambulatory clients. During today's visit, LPA was informed clients were attending day program.

LPA toured the facility with Dowden and observed the facility is made up of a two-story home with three (3) client bedrooms, two client (2) restrooms, a kitchen, dining area, living room, and attached garage. Client bedrooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. Restrooms had working toilets and wash basins. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Indoor and outdoor pathways were free of obstruction. The facility has more than a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Knives are secured in a locked kitchen cabinet. Medications and client files are secured in a locked storage cabinet near the hallway. LPA toured the garage and observed additional incontinent supplies, cleaning solutions and disinfectants stored separately from the food and emergency water supply. Dowden tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA also observed a charged fire extinguisher mounted near the restroom. LPA reviewed the R ecord Of Client's/Resident's Safeguarded Cash Resources (LIC 405) while Administrator Kasko counted their physical monies and no discrepancies were discovered. Facility sketch, personnel report, and emergency disaster plan are visibly posted near the dining room. During today's visit, LPA did not observe any issues or concerns. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator Dowden.