Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tao made an unannounced case management visit regarding a self-reported incident on the relocation of three (3) clients from Ft. Knox supportive housing from Altadena - License # 197610089, located at 288 W Terrace Street, Altadena, CA 91001 to FT. KNOX from Covina, license # 198603759 due to mandatory evacuation orders from Fire Advisory. LPA met with Latonda Knox, Licensee of Ft. Knox supportive housing from Altadena/ license applicant of Ft. Knox from Covina, as well as Lanika Harden, administrator of Ft. Knox supportive housing from Altadena and Ft. Knox from Covina and explained the purpose of the visit.

During the visit, LPA Tao conducted a health and safety check and no concerns observed. LPA Clients/staff rosters and fire inspection (dated 10/18/24) for Covina facility were obtained. Per the interview with the license applicant, three (3) clients have been relocated to Ft. Knox, located in Covina which is the current location. The Ft. Knox supportive housing facility at Altadena was burnt to the ground. The current location has sufficient beds, hygiene supplies, beddings, linens, and everyone has a designated room. Clients’ rooms and bathrooms are in compliance with the required furnishing. The kitchen has sufficient two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Medications, MARs, and staff/clients files have been transferred to Covina location and stored in the locked cabinets.