Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Smith and Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:10 a.m. When the LPAs arrived, there was one staff and four clients present. The LPAs were greeted by staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Melanie Marin arrived shortly thereafter.

The LPAs and 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.

KITCHEN: The LPAs began the inspection in the kitchen/food service area at 9:47 a.m. Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. At 9:55 a.m., the LPAs and Administrator observed a few ants near the pantry. The Administrator stated they would clean out the pantry and ensure the area was free of pests.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is screened and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The two (2) fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 4/2022. The LPAs observed required postings throughout the common space. The Administrator was advised to post the Community Care Licensing Personal Rights form on the bulletin board.

The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. There is a side gate for client use and is single-latched. No bodies of water noted. The garage is where the washer and dryer are held, including additional perishable food items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are kept in locked cabinets in the garage. The garage is not locked.