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. The Administrator, Norma Zanders arrived shortly after.

The 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.

The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 9:30 a.m. The LPA observed two residents having breakfast at the dining table. Knives are stored in a locked cabinet underneath the sink along with cleaning supplies. Kitchen appliances were appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food.

At the time of the visit, the living room furniture was observed to be in good condition. 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 extinguisher to be fully charged and scheduled to be service by the end of the month.

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 with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. 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 was observed to be inaccessible to residents in care and empty during the time of the visit.