Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Ruiz conducted an unannounced case management Annual Continuation visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. Administrator Alberto Laureano met LPA at the facility where LPA identified herself and explained the purpose of the visit.

The facility is licensed for a maximum capacity of 4 clients, 2 of which may be non-ambulatory. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 4 ambulatory clients, all of which were not present at the facility during today's visit. LPA did not observe any aspects of delayed egress or secured perimeter. The Administrator for the facility is Alberto Laureano and their certificate was valid and current.

During visits on 5/6/2024 and 5/22/2024, LPA toured the facility and inspected each room of the facility, including client rooms, bathrooms for client and staff use, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outside space. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. The facility’s water temperature was measured at 110.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the kitchen and 106.3 degrees Fahrenheit in a common bathroom. The facility’s internal temperature was measured at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed locked storage for all hazardous and/or toxic chemicals and were stored separately from food supplies. According to Alberto Laureano, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA also observed locked storage for client medications and client and staff files. Client medications are stored in their original container and label. LPA observed a minimum of 2-day supply of perishable food and 7-day supply of non-perishable food present at the facility. The facility refrigerator was kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the facility freezer was kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed linens and hygiene products provided to the clients that are in good repair and sufficient to meet their needs. Staff present at the facility during the time of the inspection had a criminal background clearance, were associated to the facility, and had a first aid certificate.