Facility Evaluation Report

On 09/29/21, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator Rogelio Romero and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for four (4) ambulatory ages 18 through 59. The clients are Harbor Regional Center consumers.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: three (3) bedrooms of which (2) are used for clients and one (1) is for live-in staff, two (2) bathrooms one for (1) clients and the other one (1) is for staff, a living area, dining area, kitchen, and outside patio area.

LPA and administrator toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured 109.0 F. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available maintained properly. A fire extinguisher was charged, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A landline telephone was connected and working.