Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) KaSandra Lopez conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the facility today. LPA initially met with staff and explained the reason for the inspection. Administrator Bettina Brown arrived at the facility at 10:55 AM. The LPA, along with the Administrator, 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.

Common Areas: The living room area and dining room area has sufficient seating for clients and was free of obstruction. The carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms in the common areas and bedrooms were tested and operational. The fire extinguishers were observed be charged and last serviced on 01/06/2022. The Administrator stated they will get the fire extinguisher serviced. The washer and dryer are in the laundry and were observed to be functioning. Cleaning supplies are locked in a closet. Medications are stored in a locked closet in the office.

Kitchen: The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food stored. There are two refrigerators that store food for client use, although one refrigerator is currently not working. The Administrator stated they are looking for a replacement refrigerator currently. The facility also has a separate freezer stocked with food. The refrigerator currently being used needs to cleaned and food of not good quality removed, as the LPA observed moldy cheese in the refrigerator and general disorganization of the items in the refrigerator. Kitchen knives are stored in a locked desk cabinet in the office.

Common Restrooms : There are three restrooms for client use and two staff restrooms. At 11:10 the hot water temperature in the downstairs restroom measured at 114.6 degrees F. The restrooms were found to be in operating condition with hand soap and paper towels.

Bedrooms: The five resident bedrooms were observed. All bedrooms and common areas are in need of vacuuming as debris was observed on the floor. All rooms had sufficient lighting. Report continued on LIC 809-C.