Facility Evaluation Report, 10/12/2023 — R Place Duarte, Duarte CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection, using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool, to evaluate the facility. LPA Maldonado met with Licensee/Administrator, Richard Risinger, and explained the purpose for the visit.

During today's visit, LPA Maldonado conducted a tour of the physical plant with Licensee, observed the facility food supplies, reviewed client medications, client and staff files, and conducted interviews with Staff# 1-2 (S1-S2) and Client# 1 (C1). There is currently only (1) client residing at the facility. The facility is a single-story home, operating as an Adult Residential Facility, licensed to serve (6) adults, ages 18-59. It has an approved fire clearance to serve (6) non-ambulatory clients, of which (1) may be bedridden in bedroom# 5, only. The home consists of a kitchen, dining room, living room, (4) client bedrooms, (1) office, (4.5) bathrooms, laundry area, indoor/outdoor activity space, attached garage, and a shaded patio with seating.

All client bedrooms were inspected and had the required furniture, adequate storage space, and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms were equipped with a toilet, wash basin, and showers and had the required grab bars and non-skid material. The water was tested and measured between 116*F-117*F, which is in compliance. The food supplies was observed and facility had the required 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables, as well as emergency food and water supplies available. Fire extinguishers were observed throughout, with current inspections and were fully charged. The home was in good repair and walkways were observed to be free of debris and obstructions/hazards. All toxins, cleaning supplies, and sharps/knives were observed stored under the kitchen sink and in a cabinet next to the cleaning supplies, locked and inaccessible to clients. Laundry equipment was observed in good repair and operational during the visit.