Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/05/26 at 01:10 p.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) Sierra Wilbert. The Administrator, Damieka Lasley arrived at 2:30 p.m., and LPA explained the reason for the visit. 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 could not conduct interviews. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 3/5/2026. The Administrator Certificate expires on 09/23/2027. 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, (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 with covered fireplace, kitchen, dining room, laundry room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the DSP, and observed all (3) client bedrooms, containing 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 98.6 – 100 degrees F., which is not within the required regulation. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were interconnected, tested, and observed to be working 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 in kitchen cabinet. The cleaning agents and toxins were locked underneath kitchen sink. 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.