Facility Evaluation Report

Creative Growth, Oakland09/12/2023Licence 011400147

Capacity90
Census50
Date signed09/12/2023 01:07:59 PM
The inspector’s account

On 9/12/23 at 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Greg Clark arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Thomas di Maria, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Day program operates from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There were 12 staff observed working with the 50 clients here today.

LPA toured facility including but not limited to, activity room, kitchen area and bathrooms. Clients bring their own lunches and snacks. Emergency supplies, including water were observed. The hot water temperature in the men's bathroom sink measured 107.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to clients. Medications are not handled/dispensed by this program. There are no bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Restrooms are maintained in safe and in sanitary operating condition. Incontinent clients are kept clean and dry, and the facility is free of odors.

At 11:00 a.m., LPA reviewed 5 client records. At 11:45 a.m., LPA reviewed 5 staff files and 5 of 5 have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 8/10/23. First aid kit was checked and found to be complete.

Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 9/19/23:

LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction