Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted the annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA met DSP worker Jenefer Tayag at approximately 1:30 PM and explained reason for visit. Administrator Margie Canlobo was notified by telephone.

The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory developmentally disabled clients aged 18 to 59. Currently, there are five (5) clients in placement. Three clients are over 60 years of age. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center. The facility is in a residential area, and it is a one-story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, family room, kitchen, 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry area, front yard, backyard, and attached garage.

LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each client bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. There is extra clean linen and towels in hallway closet. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout bedroom #1 and bedroom #3 needed batteries. There is 1 carbon monoxide in the hallway and is properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in kitchen and has not been inspected since 2023 deficiency cited. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in cupboards in kitchen. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 45 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The facility does have a swimming pool and is covered and locked with a gate. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.