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, Donald Brodt 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 approx. 9:00 a.m. The LPA observed one resident watching television. Knives are stored in a locked drawer to the left of the stove. Kitchen appliances appeared 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 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 purchased this year.

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 area was observed to be inaccessible to residents in care and empty during the time of the visit. Room #1 is not part of the facility and is rented out to a tenant who does not receive any care or supervision from staff. LPA observed room to be inaccessible to residents in care at this time.