Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nadia Shahbazian conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year annual inspection visit. Upon arrival at 8:30 am, LPA met with Shirley Walker - Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. The program is vendorized through the North Los Angeles Regional Center. The Adult Residential Facility (ARF) is licensed for six (06) ambulatory clients ages 18 through 59. Current census is six (6) ambulatory clients.

LPA toured the facility with the Administrator at 10:40 am and observed the following:

Required postings were observed in the dining room. The front entry is the main exit door. There is an exit door in the kitchen with two additional sliding exit doors in the family room. The physical plant appeared clean, sanitary and with no visible immediate hazards. There is one (1) fully charged fire extinguisher in the dining room, which was serviced on 04/07/26. Facility conducts quarterly fire and earthquake drills. The last drill was conducted on 05/21/2026. LPA reviewed the facility liability insurance which expires on 11/12/2026. The dual smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired and interconnected. At 11:49 am the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to function properly.

Kitchen: There is a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher in the kitchen with a breakfast nook with a round table and chairs. Knives and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored and locked in a kitchen cabinet. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and sanitary. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable food (2 days) and non-perishable food supplies (7 days) in kitchen cabinets and refrigerator. All food supplies were properly dated and stored. LPA observed a water filtering system underneath the kitchen sink.

Bedrooms: There are three (3) bedrooms designated for clients’ use and one bedroom for live-in staff, there is always awake staff at night. All bedrooms are furnished with beds, dressers and required bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient closet space.