Facility Evaluation Report

On 02/20/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Villegas conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a requested an increase of capacity. Facility was approved for an increase of capacity by the LB fire department 02/07/24, approved increase is from (4) clients to (6) clients. LPA met with Licensee Omobola Adeleke.

Facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood and consist of the following: (3) client bedrooms which has (2) twin beds per room, (2) shared bathrooms, living room, dining area large enough for (6) clients, a kitchen, an outdoor laundry area, a shaded area with two locked cabinets used for toxins and additional storage space. The facility has board games, books, and other recreational materials for the client's use, commensurate with the plan of operation. Passageways, walkways, driveways, steps, and patios are free from obstructions. No bodies of water nor firearms are on the property.

The client bedrooms are spacious and will accommodate the (6) client's furnishings. Beds have the required linen/supplies which include pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linen and hygiene products stored in a cabinet in the dining area. (2) Chairs, (2) lamps and (2) dressers were all observed in addition to closet space big enough for (2) clients to share per room.

One (1) fire extinguisher is mounted in kitchen and a second extinguisher is located under the kitchen sink. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are interconnected and are operational. A landline and internet service were observed. A supply of dishes, cups, and flat ware enough for (6) clients was observed to be new and in good repair and are stored in the kitchen cupboards. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen area. Stove burners, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer are all operational. Refrigerator and freezer are large enough to store food to accommodate (6) clients, water temperatures measured between 105-120 degrees F.

A first aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze and current first aid manual, which are stored in a locked drawer in the living