Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Cornerstone Residential, LLC-Noel's Home for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Administrator, Jethro Nicolas, and was granted access into the facility.

LPA toured the facility with the Administrator, and observed that the facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on December 2021 at the time of the inspection with the expected service/new Fire Extinguisher today, December 20, 2022. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. First aid kit was inspected and found to be appropriate during the inspection. Water temperature in resident's bathrooms measured at 116 degrees in 3 of 3 clients bathrooms which is an acceptable range of 105-120 degrees. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are located under the kitchen sink and in the laundry room that was locked and inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All bathrooms designated for clients in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap dispensers. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. A tour of clients bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing. Last Emergency Disaster drill conducted in December 13, 2022.

LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms or COVID-19 + in the facility. Facility has PPE which is stored in the hallway closet. Staff have been PPE trained. Facility staff have not been N95 Fit tested (See LIC 9102)