Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit using the CARE Tool. LPA met with Martel Plotnick (Administrator) & Regina Muraida (Program Supervisor) and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed to serve 3 ambulatory and 1 non-ambulatory clients in the age range of 18 through 59.

A tour of the single-story facility included: living room, kitchen, 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry area, staff office, detached garage, front yard, and backyard. LPA Mora conducted the tour with Regina Muraida and observed the following: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables were observed in the kitchen and in the refrigerators located in the garage. Sharps and First Aid kit are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemical solutions are kept locked under the kitchen's sink. The First Aid kit was fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. There is a closet in the hallway with clean towels and extra linen. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medications are centrally stored in a locked hallway closet. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. Both bathrooms were observed with shower mats. Water temperature was tested at 116.7 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Fire extinguishers were observed in the laundry area and kitchen, and fully charged. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. Carbon monoxides were observed in the kitchen, hallway and laundry area, and were operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean, and there is a shaded sitting area in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. LPA reviewed all 4 of the clients’ medications and files. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Client files are complete and updated. LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Staff files are complete and updated. LPA observed administrator certificate for Martel Plotnick #6064147735 with an expiration date of 01/26/2025.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided.