Facility Evaluation Report, 04/07/2023 — Rhema Care Group LLC, Covina CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tao conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Administrator, Angela Nwaka who assisted with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) Developmentally Disabled Adult clients (ages 18-59), ambulatory only. The clients receive services from San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center. Annual licensing fee is current. LPA discussed with administrator regarding the purpose of today's visit and the inspection.

During the visit, the CARE tool was used, staff and clients were interviewed, a tour of the facility was conducted, food supply was reviewed, and medication/staff files/client files were reviewed.

The facility is a single-story house located in a residential neighborhood. LPA toured the facilities physical plant, indoor and outdoor. Facility consists of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, garage and an indoor/outdoor activity area. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Client rooms are furnished with appropriate furniture for clients’ comfort. Bathrooms are operable and furnished with grab bars and nonskid surfaces. Common areas are observed for the ability to safely serve the needs of the clients. A shaded area with chairs is provided in the back yard. The yard is free of debris/ hazard. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sufficient supply of perishable and nonperishable foods are observed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector are operable and in compliance. Fire extinguisher is purchased on 01/04/23 and are fully charged. The first aid kit is fully stocked. Hot water temperature measured at 112.7 degrees Fahrenheit which is within Title 22 Regulation guidelines. Adequate linen and personal hygiene supplies are observed. The last Fire/ Emergency Drill was conducted on 02/14/23. Medications are centrally stored, locked and the records are current. Hazardous items are locked and inaccessible to clients. Administrator certificate is current with expiration date on 03/01/2024.