Facility Evaluation Report

Malama Home, Union City05/08/2025Licence 019200202

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed05/08/2025 12:29:50 PM
Name of licensing program analystLuisa Fontanilla
Name of licensing program managerYvonne Flores-Larios
The inspector’s account

On this day at around 10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA met with Charisma Aguilar and explained the purpose of visit. Administrator Thelma Ruiz 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 3 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 109.2 F in the kitchen. There was sufficient supply of perishable and non perishable foods observed. Fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed full that was last inspected on 4/25/2025. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and observed functional. Medications were observed locked in the office.

LPA reviewed P&I money and log with the Administrator. The facility has surety bond in the amount of $2,000 which is sufficient to cover amount of money being handled at one time.

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