Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Maria "Maricela" Rodriguez (House Manager) and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (4) ambulatory clients ages 18-59.
The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Downey, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, pantry, medication closet, office room, 2 bathrooms (1 is designated for staff), 2 client bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, detached garage, detached shed, front yard, and back yard with shaded patio.
LPA utilized the Compliance & Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit 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 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 in the garage 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.
Operational Requirements: Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use.
Staffing & Personnel Records-Training : Staff files are maintained in a secure location. LPA reviewed 3 staff files during today’s visit, files reviewed contained the following: Criminal Background Clearance, First-Aid/CPR/AED and sufficient on-going training. Gurith Milian maintains a valid certificate that expires on 9/29/2025, and has already submitted for renewal. (Continued on 809-C)
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction