Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

A Pepper House, Burbank07/17/2025Licence 197610491

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed07/17/2025 04:13:27 PM
Name of licensing program analystNadia Shahbazian
Name of licensing program managerEva Miller
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nadia Shahbazian conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year annual inspection visit. Upon arrival at 8:30 am, LPA met with House Manager/Gayane Vardanyan and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator/Levon Chalabyan arrived at 9:20 am. The program is vendorized through the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. The Adult Residential Facility is licensed for six (06) six non-ambulatory residents ages 18 through 59. Current census is four (4) ambulatory and one (1) non-ambulatory resident; all residents were admitted together on 05/30/2025.

LPA toured the facility with the Administrator at 10:40 am and observed the following:

Required postings were observed in the hallway. The front entry is the main exit, with an additional exit in the back of the hallway. Both exits were properly marked with an "exit sign". Facility is equipped with a fire door, leading to the hallway. The physical plant appeared clean, sanitary and with no visible immediate hazards. There is one (1) fire extinguisher in the kitchen, purchased on 06/16/2025. Facility conducts monthly fire and safety drills. The last earthquake drill was conducted on 07/01/2025 and the last fire drill was conducted on 06/01/2025. LPA reviewed the facility liability insurance which expires on 04/14/2026. The dual smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected. At 11:09 am the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to function properly.

Kitchen: There is a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher in the kitchen with a breakfast nook with chairs. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored and locked in the kitchen drawer. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and sanitary. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable food (2 days) and non-perishable food supplies (7 days) in kitchen cabinets and refrigerator. All food supplies were properly dated and stored.

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