Facility Evaluation Report

On 3/19/24 at 1:16 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Total Residential Care. Upon arrival no one was home. LPA contacted the Administrator Norlan Machado and explained the reason for the visit. At 1:26 p.m., Assistant Administrator Julie Machado arrived and assisted LPA with the visit. This home is licensed to serve (4) Developmentally Disabled Ambulatory Adults, (4) Ambulatory Adults ages 18 through 59. The home is vendored through Harbor Regional Center. There were (3) clients in care during the time of this visit, the other (1) clients were at the day program. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 3/02/2024. The Administrator Certificate expired on 12/20/2024 #6022703735. 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, and medication administration records for (4) clients.

This home contains 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 family room with covered fire place, 1 living room, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator. 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, and shower. The temperature measured at 105.9*F- 113.1*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. There were (2) fire extinguishers located in kitchen and garage 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 the cabinet. Cleaning supplies and toxins was secured underneath the 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. (Report continued on LIC809C.)