Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Jasfer Cruz (Administrator) and Nenita Cruz (Caregiver) the reason for the visit was explained upon arrival. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) non-ambulatory clients ages 18-59. There are currently four (4) non-ambulatory clients serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area with four (4) bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, living room, office area, detached garage, and backyard shaded patio area with required furniture.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting clients’ medications. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan posted.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There are 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, dining room, office area, kitchen, detached garage, front yard, and backyard. 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 and stored in client bathroom. The hot water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured between 115.7 and 118.6 degrees F which is within the required range of 105-120 degrees. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are stored in a locked cabinet and are inaccessible to clients. The last Fire/Emergency Drill was conducted on 03/29/23. Smoke detectors and