Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Maribel Sebastian (Administrator) and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 Non-Ambulatory Clients ages 18-59 years. The facility currently has 4 clients serviced through 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, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached garage, detached laundry room, separate live in staff unit (room only), detached full bath (for live-in staff), front yard and back yard.

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

Infection Control: 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 have a secure locked location. 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.

Staffing : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the clients in the case of an emergency.