Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection at 8:15 a.m. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 11/22/2022. When the LPA arrived, there were two staff and four residents present. Upon arrival, the LPA was scanned and greeted at the door by staff Kat Walker and Administrator Monica Vigil, at this time the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted.

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 began the inspection in the kitchen/food service area at 8:20 a.m. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Food labels were inspected and checked for dates and expiration dates. Knives and sharps stored inside a box in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored under the kitchen sink inaccessible to residents. At 8:31 a.m., the hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 adequately screened and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 9:00 a.m., the smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced on 11/15/2022. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space.

GARAGE: The garage is kept locked and inaccessible at all times. The washer and dryer were observed inside the garage. The LPA observed a sufficient supply of emergency water. At 8:50 a.m., the LPA observed a few food items that were expired; these included canned fruit (09/2023) and canned soup (08/2023). Items were immediately discarded. Cleaning supplies, detergents, and disinfectants were observed locked and inaccessible at the time of the visit.