Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Lopez identified herself, was granted entry by direct support personnel (DSP) Robert Martin. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with DSP Martin. Administrator Monica McDade later arrived and joined the visit.

According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of five (5) clients all of whom may be ambulatory in at any given time at the facility site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 4 clients living at the facility. There were two (2) clients present at the facility site during the inspection.

LPA, accompanied by DSP Martin and Administrator McDade, 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, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as personal protective equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and activities.

The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 78 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: kitchen sink measured hot water at 108.1 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 109.8 degrees F; and sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 108 degrees F.

There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present. Cooking, dining equipment and utensils were present, and all safely stored. There were no toxic chemicals or poisons accessible to clients. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in a locked cabinet which LPA inspected. The facility-maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.