Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility with focus on the infection control domain, medication and food review. LPA Mora met with Maria Rodriguez (House Manager) and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve four ambulatory clients ages 18-59. Facility currently has 4 ambulatory clients serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is in a residential area and it is a one story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the office room, kitchen, dining area, 2 living rooms, laundry area, 1 storage room, 3 client bedrooms (1 shared bedroom), 2 client bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, front yard, backyard, and detached garage.

LPA Mora conducted the tour with Maria Rodriguez and observed the following: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables were observed in the kitchen. Sharps were observed locked in a box and kept in the pantry. Chemical and cleaning solutions are kept locked in a laundry cabinet. The First Aid kit is kept locked in the medication cabinet and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Clean towels and extra clean linen were observed in the storage room. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medications are kept locked in a hallway closet. Client and staff files are kept locked in the office room. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. The client bathrooms were observed with shower mats. The water temperature was tested in all bathrooms and measured at 106.7 degrees F, 105 degrees F, and 105.2 degrees F which are within the required 105-120 degrees F. A fire extinguisher was observed in the laundry area and it is fully charged. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxides were observed throughout the facility and were operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean. There is a shaded area with seating in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.