Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette contacted the facility to commence a Case Management. LPA completed a facility visit using Covid-19 precautions. LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Ricardo Andres.

LPA was contacted due to the heater in the facility being inoperable. LPA received a photo of the thermostat showing the facility temperature is at 61 F. LPA contacted the facility via telephone on 1/7/22 to find out the status of the heater. LPA and LPM Sergiy Pidgirny spoke with Administrator Ricardo Andres. LPA asked Administrator how long the facility was without heat. Administrator advised for about two weeks. Administrator stated he contacted a heating company that day for repair. LPA asked Administrator if he reported the issue to Licensing when the heater was known to be broken. Administrator stated he did not report the heater being broken to Licensing.

Deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the CCR Title 22. See LIC 809D. Civil Penalties were issued for repeat violation.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided via email to Administrator.