Facility Evaluation Report

On 07/21/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with DSP Anet Alegria. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. Alegria contacted the administrator Ashley Acosta who not was able to be present for this visit. The facility is licensed to operate for (1) non-ambulatory and (3) ambulatory adults ages 18-59. The clients are all Harbor Regional Center consumers.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (4) client's rooms, (2) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, an office, an outside seating area, and a garage utilized for staff.

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 client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were available during the visit. Bathrooms were operational with water temperature measured at 105.4 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 69 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 residents. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. Fire extinguishers were charged. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was observed to be maintained in place.