Routine inspection·February 6, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator Evangeline Bruno and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator's certificate expires on 8/27/2024. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. Facility has 4 bedrooms, living room with screened fireplace, family room with a screened fireplace, eat in kitchen 2 bathrooms and a detached two car garage that is used for storage. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA observed all resident bedrooms were clean and organized. All bedrooms had the required furnishings. Both bathrooms were clean and operational. Hot water measured 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA observed a 2 day perishable food supply and a 7 day non-perishable food supply in the kitchen. LPA observed the knives are kept locked under the kitchen sink. LPA observed the cleaning supplies are kept locked in the laundry closet. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. The exit gate is operational. The patio is covered and there are two separate seating areas. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. No obstacles or hazards observed inside of the facility. LPA and Administrator toured the garage. LPA observed tools and supplies throughout the garage. The garage is kept locked and off limits to residents. LPA observed most of the items are kept on the floor in the garage. LPA inspected the all of the resident's medication, no discrepancies observed. LPA inspected the first aid kit. The first aid kit had all the required elements. LPA reviewed 2 out of 2 staff files. No discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 6 out of 6 resident files, no discrepancies observed. LPA interviewed staff and residents. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.