Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenny Olson arrived unannounced to conduct a one year required annual. LPA was accompanied by Tracy Jackson, Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) for Tri-Counties Regional Center. LPA and QAS met with Licensee/Administrator Sue Marsh and explained the reason for the visit.

LPA and QAS toured the physical plant areas to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

Kitchen: The facility has a sufficient supply of non-perishable food items but needs a few more perishable items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients. Knives are stored in a cabinet in the kitchen. Around 1:00 p.m., the hot water temperature measured in the kitchen at 116.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is screened and inaccessible. At 11:15 a.m., smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguisher was charged and serviced 2/2/2023.

The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer are in a room off the kitchen.

Restrooms: Two client restroom were clean and sanitary and in operating condition. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels.

Bedrooms: There are two (2) client bedrooms, which were furnished with appropriate linens and required furniture. A linen closet was located outside of the rooms, which stocked extra linens and towels.