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Facility Evaluation Report

A Paradise in the Valley, Northridge09/28/2023Licence 197609312

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed09/28/2023 02:23:25 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Tihesha Smith and Gina Saucedo with Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Naira Margaryan conducted an unannounced 1-year inspection continuation visit at this facility at approximately 10:35 am. Licensing staff were greeted by staff and disclosed the purpose of the visit. The administrator was contacted and arrived later.

Licensing staff conducted a tour of the physical plant at approximately 10:45 am to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

The property has an upstairs area used as staff/family live-in accommodations. The storage area where toxins are stored had bed used for family of staff sleeping area. Attached garage converted to live-in staff accommodations. There is also a sunroom added to the property.

Each bathroom has posted “wash your hands” signs and the following items available: hand soap, paper

towels, and trash cans. The hot water temperature was measured for the two (2) residents’ bathrooms to ensure it is within the required range for residents’ comfort and safety. The water temperature range was between 110.8- and -110.58-degrees Fahrenheit.

Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detector (interconnected) were tested and operable at time of initial visit on 09/12/23.

Backyard has the following: Four Covered patio areas with four (4) tables and chairs. Patio furniture observed to be in good repair with sufficient seating for the residents.

There is an unapproved structure on property in back area consisting of a detached garage, staff live-in accommodations, laundry and storage room, and an additional bathroom.

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