Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced for a required one-year annual inspection today at 9:00 a.m. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 12/16/2022. When the LPA arrived, there were two (2) staff and four (4) residents present. The LPA was greeted at the door by staff Wilfredo Ladio. The Administrator arrived at the facility at 9:35 a.m. and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted.

At 9:40 a.m., 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.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 9:51 a.m. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition at the time of the visit. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Food labels were inspected and checked for dates and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. The knives and sharps are stored in a locked drawer inaccessible to residents in care. At 9:52 a.m., the water temperature was tested in the kitchen faucet, and it measured 112.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed one resident watching television in the dining room during the inspection. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 10:01 a.m., the smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was observed and fully charged on 09/11/2023. Different activities are offered to residents daily. The LPA observed reading books and puzzles accessible to residents in care. The LPA observed a closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens. (Report Continued on LIC 809C...)