Facility Evaluation Report

At 01:50 p.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA met with Licensee Bettina Brown and explained the reason for the visit

At 01:58 p.m., the LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with Licensee Bettina Brown to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted: Facility is a double-story residence that consists of five (5) client bedrooms, one (1) office, two (2) staff rooms, three (3) client bathrooms and one (1) staff bathroom. The LPA observed fire extinguishers at the facility, which were fully charged and last serviced 01/29/2024.

KITCHEN The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Knives and items that could pose a danger are stored in a locked closet inside the office. The LPA observed missing tile in the kitchen wall, missing handle on a broken kitchen drawer. The LPA observed the ceiling fan in the kitchen covered in debris. Upon observation, Licensee stated the Facility will be starting to go under renovations in March 2024 which will include renovations in the following areas: kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, laundry room, ceiling upgrade, all flooring and inside/outside painting.

COMMON SPACES/OUTDOORS: These included the living, dining area and backyard. The living room area and dining room area has sufficient seating for the residents and was free of obstruction. The washer and dryer are in the laundry. The Licensee was experiencing a current water leak from the washer machine that was fixed during the visit. Cleaning supplies are locked in a closet. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use.