Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Caregiver Cornel Cortez and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after Assistant Administrator Sarita Wellington arrived to assist with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 1 Ambulatory and 3 Non-Ambulatory, Developmentally Disabled Adults ages 18-59 years. The facility currently has 3 clients all of which are serviced through Westside Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Lawndale, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 4 bedrooms (one is a staff bedroom), 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, attached garage with laundry area, front yard and back yard.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: Facility maintains a copy of the required Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathrooms and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked cabinet and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.

Operational Requirements: Staff have proper training to meet the needs of the clients in care. Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use.