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 Maria Mendez arrived 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.

At approx 10:05a.m. The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and to be in operable condition at the time of the visit. At approx 10:15 a.m. LPA observed staff mopping floors. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Food labels were inspected and checked for dates and expiration dates. The knives and sharps were observed locked and inaccessible to residents in care.

LPA observed four (4) resident bedrooms , which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. The resident bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed personal hygiene supplies and toiletries to be centrally stored and inaccessible in a hallway cabinet. There was one (1) staff room, which was observed to be empty during the time of the visit.

At approx 10:38 a.m. LPA observed staff playing piano with the staff. LPA observed the common area furniture's to be in good condition. A sufficient supply of clean linen and towels were observed stored in a hallway closet. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit