Facility Evaluation Report, 03/20/2023 — Bridge I Adult Residential Facility, Gardena CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mario Leon conducted an unannounced Annual required visit to review the physical plant and review client and staff records. LPA was met by House Manager, Debra Davenport (HM1) and the purpose of today’s visit was explained.

LPA Leon reviewed the physical plant, medications, food service, clients and staff records, consumer IPPs, and staffs first aid certificates, verified that the Administrator, Tiara Dancy, is present at the property 20+ hours per week. LPA Leon verified all current staff fingerprints cleared/associated to the facility. The facility annual fees are current. There are currently five (5) Westside Regional Center (WRC) consumers in placement.

LPA and HM1 toured the physical plant. The facility is a single story, three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms’ corner house located in a residential neighborhood. The facility has a living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, laundry room, attached garage, shaded area, indoor/outdoor activity areas. Bedrooms #1-3 are designated as client bedrooms. Both bedrooms number two (2) and three (3) have two clients to a room, bedroom one (1) is currently private .

There are no bodies of water or firearms/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational and were within Title 22 regulations. The water temperature measured 117.6 F in bathroom number two ( #2) and a comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility at 69.8 F.

LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available which is stored properly.