Facility Evaluation Report

On 06/17/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Sabrina Swofford-Godinez. Admnistrator Lourdes Macatangay was not available for this inspection visit. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for (3) non-ambulatory adults ages 18-60 years of age. The residents are all Frank D. Laterman Regional Center clients.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (3) residents' rooms, (2) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, an outside seating area, and a garage.

LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were available during the visit. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured at 107.1 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 70 degrees F. was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was observed to be maintained in place.