Facility Evaluation Report

Boots Better Living II, Lancaster05/13/2024Licence 197608471

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed05/13/2024 02:29:50 PM
The inspector’s account

On 05/13/2024 at 9:55 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios arrived at the facility listed above to conduct an unannounced annual inspection using the CARE Inspection Tool. This is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF), level 3 with an approved fire clearance for six (6) ambulatory clients. LPA knocked on the door and nobody answered. LPA contacted Administrator Will Jordan who informed LPA they will be able to meet LPA at the facility. LPA met with administrator at approximately 10:20 a.m. and LPA explained the reason for the visit.

At approximately 10:25 a.m. LPA and the administrator toured the physical plant of the facility, and the following was observed.

Common areas: These include the game room and the living room. Both rooms were observed clean and properly furnished. LPA observed a television in each room, games and activities for clients to use. LPA observed a first aid kit and manual accessible.

Kitchen/ Dining areas: The kitchen was observed to be clean and clear of clutter. Appliances and fixtures were functioning properly. LPA observed a sufficient amount of 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable supply of food; properly stored. Administrator stated they do the grocery shopping every Monday or as needed. LPA observed one (1) fire extinguisher fully charged with purchase receipt attached. Dining areas had appropriate table and chairs to sit the capacity of the facility. Clients' medications and facility files are kept locked in a cabinet by the kitchen.

Surrounding Grounds : Entry and exits were free of obstructions. There is a covered patio with appropriate furniture for client use.

Laundry/Garage: Laundry room is located on the ground level and accessible to clients. Detergents, extra cleaning supplies, were observed locked in a closet in the laundry room.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction