Routine inspection·August 10, 2023

On 08/10/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by the Administrator Florence Peregrino and explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 09:45 AM. Bedrooms: There were five (5) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Four (4) bedrooms are private and one (1)shared. All bedrooms were clean, properly furnished and had sufficient lighting. Bathrooms: There were four (4) bathrooms in the facility. One (1) bathroom in hallway near front of house and three (3) bathrooms in the private bedrooms. All bathrooms were clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was 111.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaning supplies were kept in locked cabinets. Temperature: Facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide: detectors were tested and function properly. There were 2 fire extinguishers at the facility and they were purchased on 08-10-2023. Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Knives and detergents were stored in locked drawers and cabinets. Medications are locked in separate 3-tier cabinets against kitchen wall. Medications observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA observed fully stocked first aid kit locked in top cabinet with facility, staff and client files. Surrounding Grounds : Entry/exits were observed to be locked. The outdoor area was clean and free of hazards. There is large deck with a patio table and chairs shaded by a large umbrella for clients use in the backyard. Patio furniture observed to be in good repair with adequate seating for the residents. There are two (2) locked sheds in the backyard observed to be storing equipment and boxes. Laundry Area: located through kitchen to the left of refrigerator. Appliances observed to be in good repair. All laundry detergents were locked under the kitchen sink. No deficiencies issued during today’s visit.Report was signed and delivered and an exit interview was conducted.