Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martha Arroyo and Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by the front desk receptionist and explained the reason for the visit. The Executive Director, Mark Cortes arrived shortly after. Entrance interview.

The LPAs along with the Executive Director, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:

KITCHEN: The LPAs inspected the kitchen/food service area at 10:15 a.m. Knives are stored and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas were observed to be clean and in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. LPAs observed required postings throughout the common space. Stairwells were observed to have emergency evacuation chairs. LPAs observed fireplaces in the first floor dining area, library/reading room, the Bistro, and the formal sitting room, all were observed to be adequately screened at the time of the visit. There were no obstructions and/or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout the facility.