Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/13/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L, Salazar arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Asst. Administrator/Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), Yadira Plascencia. Current listed Administrator, Tara Allen, has recently resigned. Acting Administrator will be Jose Marquez, until Yadira Plascencia's initial Administrator certificate is issued.

LPA observed 3 residents in care at the time of visit. Facility is a 4 bedroom 3 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 68 degrees F.

Bathrooms were toured and observed to have operational lights, running water, and non- slip floors. Hot water temperature tested at 117 degrees F. Trash can with lid and hand washing postings were observed.

Medications were observed to be locked in a cabinet located in the office. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in a supply closet located in the all. 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.

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 11/16/23. 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. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching.