Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted the annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA met with Administrator Irene Genaskey at approximately 12:00 PM and explained reason for visit.

The facility is licensed to care for (4) Developmentally Disabled Adults, (2) ambulatory and (2) non ambulatory, ages 18 through 59. All clients at this facility receive case management services from Harbor Regional Center. The facility is a level 4I. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood, contains a total of (4) client bedrooms, (3) bathrooms, a living room/activity area, family room/office area, kitchen, dining area, backyard, and detached garage.

LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Client bedrooms have the required furniture and bedding. There is extra clean linen and towels in each clients closet. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room and throughout facility. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that is fully charged. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in outside storage shed. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 45 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen and in garage. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. During tour of home LPA observed a bag of laundry detergent in bathroom #1 drawer accessible to clients. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees Washer and dryer are located in bathroom #1. The facility does not have a swimming pool or large body of water. There is no shaded seating area for the client’s deficiency cited. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.