Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Caregiver Armando, shortly after Administrators Gamal and Magdy arrived to assist with visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 Ambulatory Only Clients ages 18-59. Clients at this facility are serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in Downey, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 3 client bedrooms, 1 staff/bonus bedroom with bath, 1 client bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, front/back yard, and attached garage.

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

Infection Control: 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 and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept locked 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 : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility.