Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Samira Menendez and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve (4) Ambulatory Adults, ages 18 through 59. Facility currently has 3 Ambulatory clients serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Downey, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, 2 client bedrooms, 1 bathroom, detached garage (with laundry), front yard and back yard.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: Facility maintains the required Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathrooms and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked cabinet under kitchen sink and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.

Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables.

Operational Requirements: Facility maintains the required fire clearance and there is an activity area furnished for outdoor use. (Continued on 809-C)