Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenny Olson arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management Annual Continuation Visit. LPA met with Backup Administrator and explained the reason for the visit.

Kitchen: The kitchen area was observed at 10:20 a.m. The facility has a sufficient supply of non-perishable but could use more perishable food items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored in the garage, inaccessible to clients. Knives are stored in a cabinet in the kitchen.

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 10:30 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 12/20/2022.

The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer are in the garage. The garage is not locked.

Restrooms: The two client restrooms were in operating condition with non-skid mats. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. Around 10:35 a.m., the hot water temperature measured in the client restroom at 115.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bedrooms: There are four (4) client rooms, which were furnished with appropriate linens and required furniture. A linen closet was located outside of the rooms, which stocked extra linens and towels.

Medications : Medications review began at 11:15 a.m.; medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates.