Facility Evaluation Report

On 4/25/23 at 11:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Estella Facility. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floria Ford. Administrator, Damieka Lasley, joined the visit at 12:08. This home is licensed to serve (3) Developmentally Disabled Adults, (1) non-Ambulatory and (2) Ambulatory Adults ages 18 through 59. The home is vendored by Harbor Regional Center. There were (3) clients in care during the time of this visit, due to the clients limited communication, LPA was not able to conduct interviews. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 3/27/23. The Administrator Certificate expires on 02/23/2025 #6065800735. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (4) staff files, (3) client files, medications, and medication administration records for (3) clients and P&I.

This home contains 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, office space, kitchen, dining room, laundry room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. and observed all (3) 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, shower chair, and bathmat. The temperature measured at 117.1.*F-118.9*F. The smoke detectors were battery operated and individually tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. The living room contained activity supplies available to the clients. There were (2) fire extinguishers located in kitchen and laundry room fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with knives secured and locked underneath kitchen sink with cleaning agents and toxins. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home.