Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/24/25, Licensing Program Analysts' (LPA) L.Salazar and M. Garza arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted by Administrator, stated the purpose of the visit and were allowed entry into the facility. Administrator provided a tour of the facility inside and out. Administrator on record is Emily Carpenter. Certificate #7022258735 Exp.10/2025.

Residents in care were attending day program at the time of visit. Facility is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Residents bedrooms were observed to have the required lighting and furnishings and were free from odor and free from any passageway obstruction / fire hazards. Facility temperature was 71 degrees F. Bathrooms were toured and observed to have operational lights, running water, and non- slip floors. Hot water temperature tested at 117.5 degrees F. Trash can with lid and hand washing postings were observed.

Medications were observed to be locked in a cabinet located in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in a cabinet in the laundry. LPA toured the kitchen observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. There are no residents with Restricted Health conditions in the facility.

Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Night lights were observed in the hallways. Fire Extinguisher was observed with a service date of 11/07/24. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items. Internet devices and a working phone line were observed to be available for residents in care. The exterior tour of back yard was conducted and found to be free from debris. A covered outdoor seating area was observed for residents in care.

Residents’ files were reviewed and observed to have update emergency contacts, Admission agreement, and current physician report/individual performance plans (IPP). A sample of staff files were also reviewed. Staff files were observed to have current First Aid/CPR. Staff are fingerprinted clear and associated to the facility.