Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced for a required one-year annual inspection today at 8:00 a.m. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 12/16/2022. When the LPA arrived, there was one (1) staff and two (2) clients present. The LPA met with staff Edith Diaz, and at this time the reason for the visit was explained. The Administrator, Lorraine Membreno arrived during the inspection. Entrance interview conducted.

At 8:06 a.m., the LPA along with staff, 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 kitchen area was observed at 8:10 a.m. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition at the time of the visit. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. The knives and sharps are stored in a locked drawer inaccessible to clients in care. The water temperature was measured in the kitchen sink at 139.6 degrees Fahrenheit at 8:15 a.m.

Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. At 8:25 a.m., smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and were operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguisher was last charged and serviced on 10/15/2023. Emergency exits and passageways were observed free of obstruction.