Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, Mayra Cota, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Adeline Ho conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Inspection Evaluation Tool (CARE). LPAs met with Germaine Smart, Direct Support Staff and Assistant Administrator Marc Sweet arrived thereafter and assisted with the visit and the tour of the facility. The reason for the visit was explained. The physical plant was inspected along with client and staff records. and food supply. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disabled clients between the ages of 18 to 59 and receive services from South Central Regional Center. All three (3) clients were present at the time of the visit.

The facility is a single home, and it is located within a residential neighborhood. LPA, LPM and Administrator toured the home and inspected the following: two (2) client bedrooms, one (1) office, three (3) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area and laundry room. The outdoor environment which consists of a front and backyard was observed to be well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. A shaded area located in the back patio is available and accessible for the clients. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested and retested. It is within the required regulation of 105 - 120 degrees F. Client bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, adequate lighting, and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Client beds have the required linen, and the linen is in good condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout the facility and were tested and operable during the visit. There is one fire extinguisher in the dining area which was observed to be charged. The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food.