Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived announced to conduct a pre-licensing inspection and was greeted by applicant Danilo Geocadin. Facility currently does not have residents in care. Facility has fire clearance for six [6] non ambulatory residents. Once obtained, applicant will submit proof of required liability insurance.

At approximately 9:30am LPA and Applicant toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed emergency supply of non-perishable food and water. Kitchen has locked cabinet that will be used for medication storage. Kitchen range has child proof knob covers. Items in kitchen that need to be addressed are: kitchen cabinet shelf liners need to be replaced or cleaned as there is yellow and orange film present; portion of counter covered with tape to cover exposed area, tile is missing above cutting board on left hand side of range; drawers on both side of range need a functional lock as drawers will house sharp knives and utensils; screen on kitchen screen door is separating from the frame. Sample menu present in dining area. Cleaning supplies locked under sink in kitchen.

LPA observed two [2] rodent traps present in living room. Per Applicant, they had a pest control inspection. Applicant provided LPA with copy of report dated 10/19/2023. Per pest inspection report, various traps placed around the house, in the garage under the heater, under the backyard deck, and technician placed an excluder in the two holes where the entry point was, a trap in front of one small hole located in the garage, and noted their concern for the birds outside. Applicant has two [2] cages of birds on each side of the backyard shed. Pest technician indicated in his report that the birds were messy and throw seeds around, this alone could be attracting the rodents. The technician observed a large hole where the rodents could enter the home. LPA discussed with Applicant that CCL will need a report from the pest control company showing clear findings for all rodents, vermin, and insects before LPA can recommend licensure.