Facility Evaluation Report

On 04/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Noel Wolf Petersen arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA met with administrator Josiah nickols and later administrator of record Misty Speegel and explained the purpose of the visit. a 200 has been submited changing Josiah to the administrator of record, LPA will follow up to complete the transition.

The facility is a one story building that is licensed to serve 48 clients between the ages of 18 and 59. Of the clients residing in the facility, only 8 of them may be non-ambulatory. Referrals to the facility come from nearby counties public gaurdian office/behavioral heatth. Fire extinguishers are dated 8/4/25, water temperature is within the required 105-120*F.

Physical inspection was completed including but not limited to: the kitchen, bedrooms, common areas, exteriors, and evacuation route. facility is clean and traffic areas are unobstructed and well lit. Kitchen has adequate lockable storage for sharps and toxics, medications are stored locked independent of the med pass where they have lockable carts. Kitchen has adequate supply for 7 days nonperishable, 2 days perishable, x96 residents x3 meals a day plus snacks between each meal. Bedrooms have adequate furniture and furnishings including mattress encasements. Common areas and exteriors have adequate space for activities. LPA asked the designated evacuation route gates on the facility sketch remain unlocked.