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 Administrator Krista Duvall. LPA discussed the purpose of today’s visit with Administrator Duvall.

According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of four (4) 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 no client present at the facility site during the inspection, until later that afternoon.

LPA, accompanied by Administrator Duvall, 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 71 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients measured as follows: kitchen sink measured at 119.3 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 108 degrees F; sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 121.2 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/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in a closet. The facility maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.