Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Caregiver Marlene Alvarez Cutino and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after administrator Lourdes Almeida arrived to assist with the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve (4) Ambulatory Only developmentally disabled adults ages 18-59. Facility currently has 4 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, den, 1 staff restroom, 3 client bedrooms (1 shared room), 1 client bathroom, attached garage, front yard and back yard.

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

Infection Control: The 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 bathroom and was below the required range of 105-120 degrees F, measuring at 92.8 degrees F (citation will be issued and details will be found on the LIC809-D page) . All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept locked and inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. (Continued on LIC809-C)