Facility Evaluation Report

At 9:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Casillas conducted an unannounced annual visit and was greeted by the Administrator, Miranda Ochoa. The facility is licensed as an adult residential facility to serve four (4) ambulatory clients. The facility is now vendorized and approved for a Level 4G through North Los Angeles Regional Center and currently has three (3) clients in care. All clients are currently out in the community and at day program.

LPA and the Administrator began the tour of the facility at 10:20 a.m. LPA observed the following:

Upon entry LPA observed required posting along the walls of the facility.

Infection control: LPA reviewed mitigation plan approved on 11/17/2021 to make sure the licensee was following current infection control recommendations.

Bedrooms: There are four (4) client bedrooms for single use. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with a bed, linens, nightstand, chair, chest of drawers, closet, and adequate lighting.

Bathroom: There are two (2) client bathrooms one (1) is in a client's bedroom for private use. The bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and trash bins.

Hallway Closets: LPA observed two (2) closets locked that contained a first aid kit, PPE supplies, toiletries, and cleaning chemicals. Sharps and medications are also locked and stored in the locked hallway closet.

Common Areas: These include the living area and dining area . LPA observed dining and living room furniture in good repair. Dining and living room furniture sits the capacity of the facility. The fire extinguisher is located in the living area and was observed fully charged with a serviced date of 07/16/2024. The facility is kept at a comfortable 72 degrees F.