Facility Evaluation Report

On 5/6/24 at 08:23 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Cerritos Home Care. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Direct Care Staff (DSP) Analyn Alfonso who contacted the Administrator, Edward Parreno. Administrator Edith Parreno arrived at 9:50 am and assisted with the visit. This home is licensed to serve (4) non-Ambulatory developmentally disabled adult’s clients with restricted health conditions. The is a level 4I home and the vendor is Harbor Regional Center. There were (0) clients in care during the time of this visit. All clients were at their day program. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 3/20/2024. The Administrator Certificate expires on 3/27/2025 #6003258735. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (3) staff files, (4) client files, medications, medication administration records for (4) clients and P&I. LPA (2) interviewed staff.

This home contains 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with non-working fireplace, office space, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant and observed all (4) client bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, and shower chair. The temperature measured at 117.8*F-125.0*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated and tested and observed to be working properly.