Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection . The LPA was greeted and granted entrance by the Caregiver Arlene Elad. Administrator Ivy Kasko and Licensee Katherine Dowden arrived at a later time.

Facility Overview: The facility is a two story building with three (3) clients bedrooms, 4 staff rooms, three (3) bathrooms, a common area, a dining room, a laundry room, a kitchen area and a garage. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises.

Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department requirements.

Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Furniture and fixtures were in good repair. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in the inaccessible to the clients in care. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be in compliance with the department requirements and with an expiration date of April 27, 2027. The water temperature was tested within regulations measuring at 113.5 F