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 Licensee Jocelyn Santella. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Santella.

According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of four (4) clients all of whom may be ambulatory two (2) of whom may be non-ambulatory 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 no clients present at the facility site during the inspection. Clients later arrived at the end of the inspection.

LPA, accompanied by Licensee Santella, toured the interior and exterior areas 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients became compliant while at the facility: Kitchen sink was 125 F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 129.6 F and became compliant at 124 F; sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 131.9 F and became compliant at 125 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/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. LPA inspected the medication room and found that medications were properly labeled and stored in a locked cabinet. The facility maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.