Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at 10:07 am to conduct a 1-year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Administrator Aurora Galinato and explained the purpose of the visit.

A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit:

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has 3 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and currently occupies 4 residents. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and working properly during visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats or textured bottoms. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care locked under sink and in outdoor locked sheds. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. The fire extinguishers were charged and an appointment for inspection was scheduled for 12/3/24.

Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance which expires on 12/21/2024. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 6 Non-Ambulatory. Hospice is approved for 5.