Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by applicant representative/ Executive Director Jeanne Skondin. This is a change of ownership application, but the facility name will remain the same. Entrance interview conducted.

LPA inspected facility for Fire Safety, Personal Accommodations and Services, and Food Service. The facility is two-story. At 9:45am, a physical plant tour was conducted inside and out. An approved fire clearance was received, clearing them for ninety-two (92) non-ambulatory residents; and eight (8) bedridden residents. The facility has a capacity total of one hundred (100) residents. The facility has an approved fire clearance for bedridden in any bedroom on both the first and second floors, front desk will maintain current roster of bedridden residents’ room location.

There is one central kitchen that distributes food to the 3 dining rooms. The kitchen contained a walk-in pantry with a sufficient supply of canned foods, and emergency food and water. The walk-in refrigerator and freezer were observed to have an ample supply of perishable and nonperishable food supplies. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit, and the refrigerator was maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove burners are rendered inaccessible to the residents. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and drink ware is adequate. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Cleaning supplies are stored separately from food preparation areas in locked storage closets throughout the facility. There are three (3) laundry rooms throughout the facility for resident use. No flies or other vermin were observed.