Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teresa Camara conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection at the facility today. When the LPA arrived there were two staff present and one client getting ready for their day program; all other clients were at their day programs. LPA met with Administrator Akosua Arthur. This home is vendored by Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level two home.

The LPA 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 kitchen and food storage areas were observed. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food stored in the kitchen, a closet and garage. Cleaning supplies and items that could pose a danger were secured in locked cabinets. The facility has a supply of emergency food and water.

COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and condition. All indoor and outdoor passages were free of obstruction. At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced on 1/8/2024. The carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the home and bedrooms were tested and were operational. Medications are centrally stored and in a locked cabinet in the office area. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in a cabinet. The backyard has covered seating for resident use.

BEDROOMS: There are three client bedrooms and one staff bedroom. The LPA observed the client bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting.