Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martha Arroyo and Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the LPAs were greeted by the front desk receptionist. The Executive Director (ED), Margie Veis met with LPAs shortly after and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted.

The LPAs 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. The following was noted:

KITCHEN: The LPAs inspected the kitchen/food service area at 10:08 a.m. Knives are stored and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas were observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 01/16/2024. The LPAs observed required postings throughout the common space. The LPAs observed the stairwells and they each had an emergency evacuation chair. Activity Rooms were observed and clean at the time of visit. The last fire inspection was completed on 12/27/2023 and was found to be in compliance with Fire Code Regulations at the time of inspection. Fire and earthquake drills conducted within the last 6 months as per regulation; the last one conducted 12/28/2023.