Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Luis DeLeon and Myra Cota conducted an unannounced annual visit using the CARE Tool. LPA met with Francisco Calero (Caregiver) and explained the reason for the visit. Francisco Calero called administrator to inform of visit. Co-Administrator Jorgellean Catunao arrived a little time after. In addition, Maribel Sebastian joined the visit and identified herself as another Co-Administrator.

The facility is licensed to serve 4 non-ambulatory developmentally disabled adults ages 18 to 59 years old with restricted health conditions. The facility is operating within the scope of its license.

LPA and Administrator toured the home and inspected 4 client bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 client/staff full bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, front yard, backyard, and attached garage.

The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the clients located in the backyard.

Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.

The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 117.6 degrees F for bathroom 1 and 116.5 degrees F for bathroom 2 which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees.

Client bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps, and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Client beds have the required linen, and the linen is in good condition. There is a closet in the hallway with extra clean linen and towels.

Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating.

There is a carbon monoxide detector in the hallway, and it is properly operating. There is one fire extinguisher located in the kitchen which is fully charged.