Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa arrived unannounced on 12/06/2024 to conduct an Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection to this facility. Program Manager Meagan McNeill welcomed LPA. There were 20 clients present and 9 staff members on site at the time of inspection.

LPA toured the facility tour with Sherry Williams. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature of 71 F with all exits free from obstruction. Clients' common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected and found to be clean and sanitary. Clients bring their own lunches each day, which are stored in kitchen area. Staff warm them up and help serve on trays which are wrapped and labeled. Two (2) Fire Extinguishers were found to be charged on 08/07/2024. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire sprinkler system was last inspected on 02/21/2024. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and other toxins which were stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink and in a locked storage cabinet. Medications and sharps are kept in a locked med cart in the med room area. There are 2 client bathrooms set up with hoyer lifts and large changing tables, which were found to be clean and sanitary. There are also 2 staff restrooms, with a supply of soap and paper towels. Water temperature at all sinks measured within 105-120 degrees F, which is within regulation. The large Activity Room is supplied with many activities and comfortable seating to accommodate the special needs of the clients. The enclosed outside activity area has a table and a swing that can accommodate a wheelchair.

The licensee is in the process of hiring a new administrator.