Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection at the facility today. The LPA met with Co-administrator Jeanette Graves and explained the reason for the inspection. When the LPA arrived there were three (3) clients and two (2) staff present.

At 2:19 PM, the LPA, along with the co-administrator Jeanette 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. During the visit an additional staff and client arrived.

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. Knives and items that could pose a danger were secured in locked cabinets. Medications and facility records are stored in a locked cabinet in the dining area.

Common Areas: In the common areas, furniture, walls, and flooring were clean and in good condition at the time of the inspection. There is a fireplace in the living room that is properly screened. All indoor and outdoor passages were free of obstruction. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced on 06/12/2024. At 2:22 PM the carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms in the common rooms and bedrooms were tested and operational. The facility has one common and one private restroom for client use. Restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary with hand soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature in the common restroom measured at 117.0 degrees F. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored in locked cabinets in the garage. The backyard has covered seating for client use. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

Bedrooms: The LPA observed the three client bedrooms. They were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting.