Facility Evaluation Report
On this day at around 1:05 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA met with staff Jimmy Venturero and explained the purpose of visit. Administrators Arlene Ruiz and Thelma Ruiz both arrived at the facility at a later time.
The facility is a Specialized Residential Facility (SRF) vendorized by the Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB). It has an approved fire clearance for 4 ambulatory clients.
Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 clients and 2 staff on duty. LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to 3 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area and backyard. Facility was observed clean and with sufficient lighting. There was no body of water observed. Hot water measured at 106 F in the shared bathroom. There was sufficient supply of perishable and non perishable foods observed. Fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed full that was last inspected on 2/13/2023.. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and observed functional. Medications were observed locked in the office.
Facility has an approved mitigation plan and has a surety bond in the amount of $3,000 which is sufficient to cover amount of money being handled at one time. The last fire drill was conducted on May 15, 2023.
At around 1:05 PM, LPA observed cleaning chemicals under the kitchen sink unlocked and accessible to clients.
At 1:10 PM, LPA reviewed Medication Administration Record (MAR) and medications with Arlene Ruiz. At around 2:05 PM, LPA reviewed staff and client records. At around 3:45 PM, LPA interviewed staff.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction