Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:10 a.m. Upon arrival LPA met with Administrator Connie Smiley and Assistant Administrator Rose Gonzalez and explained the reason for the visit.

At approx 10:20am LPA along with Administrators , 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:

At approx 10:22am The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area. 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 properly stored. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked.

Between 10:22 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. the furniture in the common areas were observed to be clean and in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. LPA observed required postings throughout the common areas. Each stairwell was observed to have emergency evacuation chairs. There were no obstructions and/or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout the facility. LPA observed eight (8) randomly selected resident bedrooms. All resident bedrooms were furnished appropriately and had sufficient lighting. All resident restrooms appeared clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured between 106.7 – 118 degrees Fahrenheit.

LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for resident use.