Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis De Leon conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Caregiver Todkashane Lawson and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disable Adults, ages 18 through 59, with an approved delayed egress device (facility currently does not use a delayed egress device). Facility currently has 4 Ambulatory clients only 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, 4 client bedrooms, 2 client bathrooms (1 private bath), attached garage (with laundry), front yard and back yard.

LPA use the Compliance & Regulatory Enforcement Tool (CARE) during today’s inspection. LPA De Leon toured the facility with Administrator Shainna Cato and observed the following:

All client rooms were inspected, and LPA observed client beds, dresser, and chairs in good repair. Adequate linen and personal hygiene supplies are observed with enough closet space for client’s personal belongings. Walls and floors are in good repair. Common areas are observed for the ability to safely serve the needs of the clients without obstruction. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are tested and operational in client’s rooms and common areas. Facility temperature was comfortable and cool.