Facility Evaluation Report

On 9/9/22 at 9:50am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maja Jensen arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a required 1 year annual visit. LPA Jensen met with care provider Rosalinda Ortega. Licensee Voica Matis arrived at the facility shortly after. LPA Jensen explained the purpose of today's visit to Rosalinda Ortega and Voica Matis.

The facility is a single story structure with a single designated entry point. The entry point has a sign in sheet and is equipped for COVID screening. The facility has 3 bedrooms, one of which is double occupancy and 2 single occupancy rooms. The bedrooms were observed to be adequately furnished. There was an adequate supply of linen on hand. The lighting throughout the facility was adequate. The thermostat was set at 76 degrees for the comfort of the residents. There is emergency lighting on hand. There are two 1st aid kits at the facility complete with scissors, tweezers, thermometer, various wound dressings and 1st aid manual. The bathrooms were observed to be sanitary and contained cleaning supplies that are locked in a cabinet under the sink. The temperature of the water in the bathroom measured at 124 degrees. There is a Caution-hot water sign posted. The fire extinguishers were last serviced in June of 2022 and are in compliance. The carbon monoxide and fire detectors were tested and are in good repair.

The kitchen was observed to be sanitary. There was a 2 day supply of perishable food and 7 day supply of non-perishable food on hand. There was no expired food observed and items were labeled with expiration dates. Knives are stored in the kitchen in a locked drawer and are inaccessible to residents. Medications are stored in the kitchen in a locked cabinet and inaccessible to residents. Two sets of scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen under the microwave. A locked safe is stored in the refrigerator for medications that are temperature controlled.