Facility Evaluation Report

On 05/09/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Renee Campbell arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct an post-licensing inspection. LPA Campbell met with Catherine Torrez, House Manager and explained the purpose of the visit. The current census is 2 residents with 8 staff available to work. The facility is a four bedroom, one floor building licensed to service ambulatory mentally disabled adults ages 18 to 59. No body of water was found on the premises.

Upon entry, LPA Campbell observed a See Something Say Something poster by the entrance of the facility. No residents were present as they were at school. Two staff were present. The thermostat was set at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. A First Aid kit was found to be complete with bandages, tweezers, scissors, thermometer and manual.

The refrigerator in the kitchen had a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit for the refrigerator and -2 degrees Fahrenheit for the freezer and were within compliance. A weekly menu was observed attached to the refrigerator. The kitchen cabinets contained glasses, dishes and utensils. Next to the kitchen entrance by the entry door, there is a fire extinguisher as well that was last inspected on 06/17/2023. There were enough non-perishable pantry items in the pantry and stored in the garage to last the two residents and staff for 7 days. There were also enough perishable items in the refrigerator to last 2 days as well. Hot water was measured at 105.6 degree F.

The facility uses a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that was tested by staff during the visit and found to be functioning. LPA Campbell provided technical assistance for the backyard. Wooden boards with rusty nails were observed beside an empty shed. LPA Campbell required that the boards be removed from the property or the nails be hammered down/removed. Staff removed and hammered any nails they could not removed