Facility Evaluation Report

On 1/17/24 at approximately 1:30pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maja Jensen arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA Jensen met with House Manager/Administrator Niceta Abella and explained the purpose of today's visit.

LPA Jensen toured the facility grounds. All paths were clear of obstruction. There are no bodies of water on the property. All window screens were observed to be in good repair. LPA Jensen observed weeds growing in the rain gutters.

LPA Jensen reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan and determined it to be in compliance. The facility maintains a first aid kit that is complete. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and determined to be in good working order. The fire extinguisher was last serviced in May of 2023 and is in compliance. Medications, cleaning supplies and sharp objects are locked and inaccessible to clients to care. All required postings were observed to be available and prominently displayed. The temperature in the facility was 70 degrees Fahrenheit which falls between the required range of 68-85 degrees. The water temperature in a common bathroom was measured at 109 degrees Fahrenheit which falls within the required range of 105-120 degrees.

LPA Jensen inspected the kitchen and observed in excess of a 2 day supply of perishable food and a 7 day supply of non-perishable food. There was no expired food found. The kitchen has a double oven of which the bottom oven is missing a handle.

LPA Jensen inspected the bedrooms and observed that each bedroom lacked lamps, chairs and night stands but did have adequate storage space with dressers and closets. The existing lighting in the bedrooms was dim relative to the rest of the facility. LPA Jensen observed 3 dressers that were had either missing or non-functional handles.