Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/28/2023, at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott made an unannounced inspection to Ben T’s Family Care. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required annual inspection, using the new Care Tool. LPA was met by Lupe Ross, House Manager, and Kimberly Lee, Administrator, and the purpose of the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) developmentally disabled clients (age 18-59) of which four (4) may be ambulatory. Currently, the home has (3) clients. The clients are South-Central Los Angeles Regional Center clients. None of the clients have Restricted Health Care Conditions and none utilizes postural supports or protective devices. The facilities’ annual fees are current.

The facility is a 2-story structure with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, office/dining room and a large backyard patio area.

LPA conducted a records review of (3) client records, (4) staff records, (3) clients Personal & Incidental Records and reviewed the facility disaster plan. All client & staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. LPA reviewed (3) Client Medication Administration Records and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit.

At 9:20am, LPA and the House Manager toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, adequate storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly.