Routine inspection·December 4, 2023

On 12/04/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George arrived unannounced to the facility noted above to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Leonora Martinez. LPA met with the Administrator Sameh Awad who arrived after LPAs arrival. Below is an account of LPAs observations of the conducted inspection: Physical plant: The facility was observed to be within the licensed capacity (6). The facility is a single story home with (5) resident bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (2.5) bathrooms, garage, living room, and backyard. The exterior was observed to be clutter free and well manicured. The video utilizes video surveillance, as cameras in all the common areas. The facility completed an addendum and obtained all required from the residents and their responsible parties. Interior: the resident bedrooms were observed to have clean mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting. Room temperatures were comfortable for residents in care. The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary conditions. LPA measured the hot water temperature in two (2) resident bathrooms, initially the water temperature was too hot, the water heater was adjusted and the water temperature ranges were retested and observed to be within regulatory limits of 108-114 degrees Fahrenheit. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors l were observed to be operable. The facility was stocked with a 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable food items that were labeled appropriately. Dishes, glasses, and utensils were in good condition and stored in a healthful manner. There is a locked and centralized storage area for medications, which is located in the kitchen next to the refrigerator. The facility had a designated area for resident files and staff files. All staff present have a criminal record clearance on file and are associated to the facility. The facility was observed to have all the required postings such as Ombudsman poster, PUB475, LIC610E, and current administrator's certificate. The facility was also equipped with a complete first aid kit as well as the first aid manual. LPA inspected the outdoor area of the facility. There was shaded area with seating. The facility is in compliance as the business' governing body is active and functioning. Overall, the facility was clean odor free and in good repair. The following citations are being issued as the facility has not been conducting emergency disaster drills on a quarterly basis nor documenting the conducted drills. The citation can be found on the attached 809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report, 809D, and appeal rights were reviewed and provided to Sameh Awad, administrator.