Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. Upon arrival, the LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Licensee Joann Tripuano shortly after. LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at approx. 09:45 a.m. Knives and sharp objects are stored inaccessible in the garage. Cleaning supplies were observed kept inaccessible underneath the sink. Kitchen appliances were observed to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored at this time. Staff room was located next to the kitchen. It was observed empty and inaccessible at this time. Dining area was observed to be clean and furniture appeared to be in good condition. LPA observed facility files and medication properly stored inaccessible in a cabinet next to the dining area.

There is an attached garage. LPA observed garage to be inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed additional freezer to store extra perishable food. LPA also observed additional non-perishable supplies, PPE, extra incontinent supplies, as well as additional furniture and medical equipment for facility use. Emergency food and emergency supplies were observed stored in (2) barrel containers. Laundry area was located in the garage as well.

At the time of the visit, the common area furniture's were observed to be in good condition. A sufficient supply of clean linen and towels were observed stored in the hallway cabinets. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be fully charged and serviced 06/03/2025.