Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Gabriela Castro conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool. LPA was greeted by Christina Jackson, DSP and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Melvin Alvarez Mendoza arrived shortly thereafter.

Facility is licensed to serve four (4) ambulatory developmentally disabled adults, ages 18-59. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services by San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center.

Personal Rights, If You See Something Say Something postings 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, which one is a private bathroom, an attached garage with storage 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; hot water measured in bathroom (1) 105.8°F and bathroom (2) 106.9°F within 105–120°F. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were functional, and charged fire extinguishers were available mounted in kitchen and by living room area. Exits were clear, and no bodies of water were present. Backyard provided shaded seating. 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.