Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted an unannounced, required Annual Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Manager Marianne Alfaro and Volunteer Lisa Vance. LPA also spoke with Licensee/Administrator Ligaya Sanders over the phone to inform them of LPA's visit. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory clients only. During today’s inspection there were six (6) total residents in care, but two (2) were physically present at the facility. Note, LPA did step out for lunch from 12-1pm.

LPA and Manager Alfaro toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. LPA noted evidence of rodents throughout the facility via droppings. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards, however LPA noted rips throughout the carpet and laminate flooring which could pose as trip hazards. Per interviews with staff, the floor damages were caused by rodents. Client bedrooms contained all required furnishings except for chairs/additional seating. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were not compliant: Kitchen sink was 102F and common bathroom sink measured at 92.3F; compliant hot water range is 105-120F. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present.

The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, however, LPA noted open containers of food in the fridge as well as pests. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care.