Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual inspection and was greeted by counselor. Assistant Program Director (APD) Marisol Berta greeted LPA shortly after arrival. Elizabeth Pickering, Administrator contacted by phone. Facility contact information was reviewed with APD before LPA opened the facility report; LPA arrived at facility at 11:00am.

At approximately 11:30am LPA and APD toured the building and grounds. The facility kitchen was being repaired. Entrance to kitchen is blocked from both entry points and caution tape present. LPA and APD discussed putting up a sign too indicating under construction. LPA observed clients making lunch on table in kitchen area. LPA discussed with clients ability to prepare food as needed even with kitchen being under repair. Clients indicated they either go out to eat, order pizza or food delivery, or use the microwave to heat and prepare food. LPA observed at least a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Food was found to be stored in a safe manner with open items covered. APD advised LPA that clients have their personal cubbies in which they store their personal snacks bought with their own money. Facility also provides snacks that are available upon request and readily available snacks that are located adjacent to the kitchen in two drawers. LPA observed snacks to be plentiful and available. LPA spoke to contractor (I1) from Lucky Construction. Contractor advised LPA that there were some electrical issues that needed to be addressed to bring electrical up to code, as building had electrical from the 1950s. The estimated completion date is Memorial day 2026.

All bedrooms were equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawers. Rooms #1 and #2 need