Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elsie Campos arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:30 a.m. The LPA was greeted by staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Chrissy Cortez arrived shortly thereafter.

The LPA and 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 LPA began the inspection in the kitchen/food service area at 10:30 a.m. Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The LPA observed expired milk and cheese. Administrator discarded immediately upon discovery and replaced items at the time of the visit.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is screened and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 75 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and was last purchased on 5/23/2023. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space.

OUTDOOR AREA: The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. There is a side gate for client use and is single-latched. No bodies of water noted. The garage is where the washer and dryer are held, including additional non-perishable food items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are kept in locked cabinets in the garage. The garage is locked and inaccessible.

BEDROOMS: Bedrooms were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are five designated client rooms. There was a linen closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens.