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. Licensee Marie Mendez 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. 10:00 a.m. Knives and sharp objects are stored in a locked drawer to the left of the stove. No cleaning supplies were observed kept in the kitchen area. 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. There is an attached garage. LPA observed garage to be inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed additional fridge and freezer to store extra perishable food. LPA also observed additional non-perishable supplies, canned goods, PPE, extra incontinent supplies, as well as additional furniture and medical equipment for facility use. Laundry area was located in the garage as well.

At the time of the visit, the common area furniture's were observed to be in good condition. A sufficient supply of clean linen and towels were observed stored in the hallway cabinets. 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 serviced 08/05/2024.

LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms total. There is also one (1) bedroom designated for staff use. Resident bedrooms were observed furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels.