Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Smith arrived at the facility unannounced at 11:50 a.m. to conduct a post-licensing/required one year annual. The LPA met with Program Director Rebekah Sanchez Norton and Sharon Volner and explained the reason for the visit.

The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside with applicants to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

BEDROOMS : Whereas the facility has six (6) rooms, the facility has designated three (3) shared bedrooms for clients. All rooms are set up with beds, night stands, lamps, chests of drawers and closet space. Client Room #2 has a direct exit to the outside. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. Client Room #1 has a fireplace, which is covered.

BATHROOMS : There are three (3) bathrooms for client use; the half bathroom in the hallway is a designated for staff. Two out of the three client rooms has an attached bathroom, and the other client full bathroom is in the hallway. The client tubs are equipped with nonskid surfaces. Grab bars were observed in the bathrooms. The LPA observed appropriate hand washing signs in the bathrooms. Temperature in the bathroom measured at 111.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

COMMON AREA: The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired; the smoke detectors were tested and were operable at the time of the visit. Emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout the facility. Emergency telephone numbers are posted in the kitchen. Other required postings are posted in the hallway upon entry into the facility.