Facility Evaluation Report, 04/28/2023 — Work & Service Coalition, Hawthorne CA

On 04/28/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wendy Gibbs conducted an unannounced annual visit using the full CAREs tool. Upon arrival LPA conducted a risk assessment to assure the facility if clear of Covid-19. LPA met with Job Coach, Elizabeth Perry and explained the purpose of today’s visit. We were later joined by Program Director, Emyflair Dojillo. The Adult Day Program is licensed to serve 45 Developmentally Disabled Adults. At the time of visit there were 30 clients present.

Structure The facility consists of two buildings. Building #1 contains two staff offices, activity room, isolation room, kitchen and two bathrooms. Building #2 contains a large activity room, two bathrooms and a storage area.

Physical Plant LPA Gibbs and Job Coach Perry toured the inside and outside of the facility. Outside there are 3 shaded areas with large rectangular tables and chairs. Two of the shaded area are for activities to be done outside. The third shaded seating area is the designated smoking area. In part of the outdoor activity area there is a basketball hoop and net set up for volleyball or other games. There is a vegetable garden that is maintained by clients with the assistance of staff. Next to the garden are two sheds. One shed contains the facilities files and the second is where gardening tools, and supplies are stored. LPA observed all walkways to be clean, clear, and free of obstructions and hazards. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.

Common Rooms LPA toured all common rooms. In building #1 the isolation room has a table with chairs and filing cabinets. The activity room has multiple computers for clients use. In building #2 LPA observed lockers available for clients to keep their belongings. Additionally, there are plastic totes for each client to keep their activities. In the main activity room, there are individual tables and chairs for clients use. In the back room there are activities, games and art supplies stored. LPA observed all walkways to be clean, clear, and free of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed ample lighting in all rooms. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.