Facility Evaluation Report

On 07/24/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required Annual site inspection visit at the facility above. When the LPA arrived, they were greeted by Direct Support Professional Staff member Jonathan Prado De Jesus as administrator/program manager Edward Maldonado was unavailable, and informed them of the reason for the visit.

The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) with an approved Fire Clearance for 5 ambulatory clients.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in the kitchen are inaccessible to clients. This consists of a locked drawer, demonstrated to the LPA, which was observed by the LPA. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition and looked clean/in good repair. The LPA observed perishable items in good condition, with proper expiration dates precluding the perishable items from expiring. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Additional perishable food items were maintained on a shelf and/or an extra freezer. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at an appropriate temperature as per the regulation. The kitchen was clean/sanitary aside from from the kitchen table being observed to be unclean, with covered trashcans and operating ventilation systems. No toxic substances are stored in any food preparation or storage area, and all cleaning supplies are kept separately from food supplies. The freezer and refrigerator were both in the appropriate temperate Fahrenheit. There is enough tableware and utensils for all clients living in the facility, and enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room were observed to be appropriately furnished, with all furniture in good condition. There is no fireplace in the living room or dining room areas. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. Continued on 809-C