Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 8:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Frank arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection and was greeted by Caregiver Norma Guzman. Administrator Lindsey Gregori was not present during today's inspection. Staff member Leah Lawrence arrived at 9:30 AM. Licensee Sarah Lawrence arrived at 12:20 PM. Sarah's Adult Residential Care is Licensed as an Adult Residential Facility (ARF). The facility is a single story ranch house. The facility has an approved fire clearance for six (6) ambulatory Clients between the ages of eighteen (18) and fifty-nine (59). Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were three (3) clients in care and one (1) staff members on-site. LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and observed that two (2) staff members were not associated to the facility on the Guardian background check system. This deficiency will be cited. A civil penalty of $100 will be issued per staff member for this infraction.

At approximately 8:45 AM, LPA toured the facility. All exits were clear and unobstructed. The facility's one (1) fire extinguisher was last serviced and tagged on 11/5/2024. Food supply was sufficient. The facility was sufficiently lighted. LPA inspected four (4) client bedrooms and observed all to have sufficient lighting and furnishings as required per Title 22 Regulations. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. Facility has an infection control plan as required. The facility has a required emergency disaster plan. Per regulation, the facility should be conducting fire and emergency drills quarterly. The last disaster drill was conducted on 8/13/2024. This deficiency will be cited. The facility does have emergency food and supplies to meet the "72 hour shelter in place" requirements. LPA observed that the open kitchen window did not have a window screen. This deficiency will be cited.