Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA met with Staff /Emerie Alailefaleula and was later joined by the Administrator / Jillian Flores and Assistant Administrator / Fiona Mutu, who assisted with the visit. LPA explained the purpose of this visit. There are three (3) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients residing at the facility. The facility is licensed as an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) for clients who are between the ages of 18 through 59, vendored by San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (SGPRC).

The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical and Dental, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.

Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility is encouraging hand washing and self symptom check of staff and visitors. Each client bedroom is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed and will use the closest restroom. The facility has an Infection Control Plan.

The facility is located in a residential neighborhood in the city of La Puente and is a one story building which consists of four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, activity room, dining room, kitchen, office, laundry room, and detached garage. The facility has a fire clearance from the local Fire Department for a capacity of four (4) non-ambulatory clients ages 18 - 59, approved for delayed egress on perimeter exterior.