Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Mayra Cota and Luis De Leon, conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Inspection Evaluation Tool (CARE). LPAs met with Georgeta Georgescu, Direct Support Staff and Administrator Samuel Semenea 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/staff records, food supply and medication. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disabled clients between the ages of 18 to 59 and receive services from South Central Regional Center. Three (3) clients were attending Day Program, and 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. LPAs and Administrator toured the home and inspected the following: six client bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining area and storage room. A detached garage was observed which consists of a laundry area. Washer and dryer were observed to be in operating condition. 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 front and back patio is available and accessible for the clients. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested and was 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.