Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Gabriela Castro and Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool. LPA was greeted by Administrator Ana Alarcio and explained the reason for the visit.

Facility is licensed to serve four (4) developmentally disabled adults, ages 18-59. Four can be non-ambulatory. May retain one (1) hospice client. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services by San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center.

Personal Rights postings (LIC 613C and Ombudsman) were observed in a common area. Residents had access to personal space, privacy, and adequate storage. No firearms/weapons were present.

The facility is a one-story residential home consisting of four (4) client bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, two (2) bathrooms, an attached garage with storage and laundry, and a backyard patio. All four bedrooms contained the required furniture, including a bed with a clean mattress, linens, dresser, chair, and adequate lighting. Extra clean linens and towels were stored in hallway cabinets, and all furniture was in good condition. Both bathrooms were equipped with working sinks, toilets, and showers, as well as the required grab bars and non-skid mats. Bathrooms had working fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats; hot water measured in bathroom (1) 119F and bathroom (2) 120F within 105–120°F. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were functional, and a charged fire extinguisher was available mounted in living room. Exits were clear, and no bodies of water were present. Backyard provided shaded seating; garage contained laundry and locked storage for chemicals. During the inspection, the following technical violation was observed: LPA observed an additional mattress in the outside patio that will be moved into the garage.