Facility Evaluation Report

On 02/24/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures. LPA met with the program director Alexa Arechiga. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for thirty-two (32) consumers of which four (4) may be non-ambulatory ages 18 through 59. The consumers are Harbor Regional Center, South Central Los Angeles Regional Center and Westside Regional Center.

The property is located in a commercial area of Carson. Ms. Arechiga stated that there are currently twenty-five (25) consumers enrolled. Ms. Arechiga stated that there are medications administered at this time through herself and the Program Counselor, Heriberto (Eddie) Alonso.

LPA along with the program director toured the facility. The facility consists of (2) activity rooms, (1) kitchen, (1) men's restroom, (1) women's restroom, (1) handicap restroom, and (2) staff offices. LPA observed the facility is clean, sanitary, yet needs repair in bathroom three (3). The facility has smoke detectors that were tested and operable and (2) fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA observed (1) carbon monoxide located in the hallway area. Toxins and sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to the consumer's inside kitchen area.

The men's and women’s restrooms are clean and operable. The water temperature was tested and measured at 119.4 F. The kitchen is clean and a refrigerator is available for consumers' and staff use. Food items in the refrigerator and food storage are properly stored. The day program does not provide lunch, however snacks are available to consumers. A first aid kit is available. Walkways throughout the day program are clear of hazards and all exits are clear of debris. The facility had all the mandated posters posted throughout the day program. The program has an Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plan. The Fire & Earthquake drills were conducted in December 2022, with a recent fire inspection having been completed 12/9/2022.