Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teresa Camara conducted an unannounced required annual visit

to the facility. LPA met with the co-administrator Melinda Walker at 1:04 p.m. and explained the reason for the visit. LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure that there are no health and safety hazards.

BEDROOMS: There are a total of four client bedrooms; two shared and two single rooms. All client bedrooms were clean, appropriately furnished and had sufficient lighting. There is no staff room; the facility has 24/7 awake staff.

RESTROOMS: There are two (2) total bathrooms at the facility. One bathroom is a jack and jill bathroom shared between two bedrooms and one bathroom is located in the hallway. They have showers with non-skid materials. The toilets and showers have grab bars. The hot water temperature was tested in the hall bathroom; the hot water temperature measured 108.9*F which is within the regulatory range of 105*-120*F.

COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and

good condition. At the time of the visit, common seating area and dining room furniture was

observed to be in good condition. The outdoor area is equipped with furniture for clients' use. LPA observed the required postings throughout the facility. The fire extinguisher appeared fully charged and was last serviced on 5/30/2023. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were tested and functioned properly during the visit. There were no bodies of water noted. Cleaning chemicals are stored in the locked storage room and locked garage.