Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Smith arrived at the facility unannounced at 9:35 a.m. to conduct a required one year/post-licensing annual inspection. The LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Licensee Representative Steve Zamarripa, Director of Nursing Wendy McCain, and Administrator Sharon Volner arrived shortly thereafter. Entrance interview conducted.

The LPA toured the two-story dwelling inside and outside with staff to ensure there were no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

KITCHEN : Kitchen knives and cleaning supplies are stored locked and inaccessible in the hallway closet. Kitchen appliances were clean and all appeared functional. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. At 9:42 a.m., the hot water in the kitchen registered at 153.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

BEDROOMS : The facility has three shared bedrooms for clients. All rooms were furnished appropriately with beds, nightstands, lamps, chests of drawers, chairs and closet space. Lighting in the rooms was adequate.

BATHROOMS : There are five bathrooms; two on the first floor and three on the second floor. Two out of the three client rooms have an attached client bathroom. At 9:52 a.m., the hot water in the first floor bathroom registered at 165.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

COMMON AREA: The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There is a television and other entertainment equipment in the living room area. There is a fireplace in the Group Room but was observed without any tools. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested at 11:01 a.m. and were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged.