Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Riza Alvarez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Victoria Rice, Caregiver. Administrator Kinnah Gutierrez arrived at the facility shortly.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of four (4) ambulatory clients. During today’s inspection, there was one (1) client in care, who was waiting for a medical appointment. Three (3) clients were out in the community. The facility fire clearance did not include permissions for secured perimeter or delayed egress doors, and none of these were present during today’s visit.

LPA, accompanied by Administrator, 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. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities.

Hot water temperatures at taps accessible to clients were compliant: Kitchen sink was 108 F, Bathroom sink was 108.1 F. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 77 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. Kitchen appliances were working.