Facility Evaluation Report

On 2/27/24 at 8:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to PDM Artesia. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Administrator Archie Lopez. Administrator Mirafy Lopez arrived at 8:50. This home is licensed to serve three (3) Developmentally Disabled Adults, (3) non-Ambulatory adults ages 18 through 59. The level for the home is 4I and the vendor is Harbor Regional Center. There were (2) clients in care during the time of this visit. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 1/10/24. The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/06/23. The Administrator Certificate expires on 5/10/2024 #6056119735. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (4) staff files, (2) client files, medications, and medication administration records for (2) clients and P&I.

This home contains 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, office space, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, activity room, and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (3) client bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, and bathmat. The temperature measured at 118.4*F-119.3*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated, tested, and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (2) fire extinguishers located in the office space and attached garage fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked in kitchen cabinet. The cleaning agents and toxins was also locked in a kitchen cabinet. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home.