Routine inspection·March 24, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection (mitigation). LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Christine Balisi's Administrator's Certificate expires 9/18/2023. Facility is a single story home with 8 bedrooms (1 bedroom is for staff), 4 bathrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. In the backyard there is a storage shed which has 3 rooms and a storage room. The storage shed is for supplies and each room is kept locked. The storage room is kept locked and is for extra food. There are 5 refrigerators in the storage room each filled with different types of food. LPA and staff toured the facility. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident rooms are shared rooms. LPA observed all bathrooms are operational and clean. Hot water measured 106.1 to 115.3 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply in the kitchen. LPA observed the knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer and the cleaning supplies are kept locked under the sink. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room has a piece of wood mounted to cover the opening. LPA and staff toured the backyard. There is a covered patio with a seating area for residents to sit outside. The exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA observed medication is kept locked in a medication cart, the cart is kept secured in the staff bedroom which is locked. Administrator Christine Balisi arrived at 10:10 am. LPA consulted with the Administrator about continued Covid-19 mitigation procedures and reporting requirements. Facility has a mitigation plan that is pending approval. No deficiencies observed during the visit. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of the visit.. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided.