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. Administrator Amelia Banas 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.

LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at approx. 10:05 a.m. The LPA observed resident watching television in the living room. Knives and sharp objects are stored in a locked cabinet underneath the sink. Cleaning supplies were observed kept underneath the sink as well. 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.

At the time of the visit, the common area furniture's were observed to be in good condition. LPA observed multiple board games and activities stored in a container in the office area. A sufficient supply of PPE and toiletries were observed stored inaccessible to residents in the staff room. LPA observed medication, first aid kit, facility records stored in the hallways closet inaccessible to residents in care. 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 last purchased on 02/23/2024.

The LPA observed four (4) resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. The resident restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in each restroom between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The staff room located next to the kitchen was observed to be inaccessible to residents in care and empty during the time of the visit. Office was located next to the living room.