Facility Evaluation Report, 05/07/2024 — Inspiration Homes II, Arcadia CA

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection visit on 05/07/2024. LPA Ramirez were met by Direct Support Staff Lidia Casala and explained the purpose of the visit. This facility is licensed as an Adult Residential Facility and is serviced by East Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) developmentally disabled clients ages 18 and above; of which all must be ambulatory. During today’s visit, LPA Ramirez observed two (2) direct support staff (DSP) providing direct care and supervision to clients in care. LPA Ramirez requested and obtained copies of Personnel Report, and Client Roster.

LPA OBSERVATIONS: The facility is a single-story home that contains three (3) bedrooms, one (1) client bathroom, (1) staff bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, backyard, and shaded patio area.

Front Yard: LPA Ramirez observed front yard to be free of hazards.

Kitchen: LPA Ramirez observed appliances to be clean and in working order. LPA Ramirez did not observe sufficient 2 days of perishables and 7-day supply on non-perishables. Per interview with staff, on 5/3/24, the facility refrigerator was not functioning properly and a temporary refrigerator was brought into the facility. LPA Ramirez observed nearby deep freezer with sufficient frozen meats and other foods. LPA Ramirez observed 1 dozen eggs, gallon of milk, cheese, and others lunch meats and various other veggies and fruits in the temp fridge. LPA Ramirez observed knives and sharps located kitchen cabinet, to be inaccessible to two (2) out of four (4) clients in care. LPA Ramirez kitchen cabinet drawer to be in disrepair. LPA Ramirez will issue Type B deficiency. Dining Room/Living room: Dining room was observed to contain one table with several chairs. The living room was observed to contain plenty of lighting and natural lighting. LPA Ramirez observed a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby. LPA Ramirez observed one (1) client sitting in this area during inspection. Linen Closet/Supply Closet: Observed to contain plenty linens, towels, and hygiene products.