Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Luis Alvarenga (Caregiver) who allowed entrance to the facility, and explained the reason for the visit, shortly after Damieka Lasley & Brian Mahinay (administrator to sister facilities) arrived to assist with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve (3) Ambulatory adults ages 18 through 59. Facility currently has 3 Ambulatory clients serviced by Harbor Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Bellflower, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry area, 3 client bedrooms, 2 client bathrooms (one is within a client bedroom), attached garage, front yard and back yard.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility maintains the required Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathrooms and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked cabinet and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.

Operational Requirements: Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use.