Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Riza Alvarez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by facility staff Maria Bernal, to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. Administrator Laura Garcia arrived at the facility shortly.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of four (4) clients, three (3) of whom may be non-ambulatory. During today’s inspection, there was a total of two (2) clients in care, the other two (2) clients are in day programs.

LPA, accompanied by the Administrator, 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, screens, 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 client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 72 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Kitchen sink was 106.1 F, bathroom #1 sink was 106.1 F and bathroom #2 sink was 119.1 F.

There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas.