Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced, upon arrival there was no one present at the facility as clients were all at day program, LPA spoke with Administrator Magdy Tawfik via phone call and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after 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 a residential area in Downey, Ca. A tour of the facility includes:

3 client bedrooms, 1 staff/bonus bedroom, 1 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 has sufficient PPE supplies and Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.

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 bathroom 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 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: Staff have proper training to meet the needs of the clients in care. Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 3/17/25.