Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Headway House, INC., Northridge03/17/2025Licence 197604143

Capacity6
Census3
Date signed03/17/2025 04:25:27 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with the new Administrator, Nicolette Taylor, and explained the reason for the visit. LPA conducted a record review, and it was revealed that the Administrator was hired last year. However, the Licensee didn't notify CCL within 30 days of a change of administrator. The administrator stated that documents would be sent to the LPA promptly. LPA also observed that the Administrator was not associated with the facility.

At approximately 11:20 a.m., with the assistance of the Administrator, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke detectors were tested. However, the carbon monoxide detectors were not operational. The administrator said that they bought new carbon monoxide detectors, and they will need to be installed today. The fire extinguisher is located in the living area. The charge date is August 13, 2024.

Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Knives were stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Bedrooms: The Facility has four (4) Bedrooms. Three (3) bedrooms are designated for clients' use. Two (2) bedrooms are designated for private use, and one (1) room is shared. One (1) bedroom designated for staff. All three bedrooms, in use by clients, were properly furnished with appropriate bedding and linens with sufficient lighting.

Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathrooms designated for clients' use. Both bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured from the bathroom sink at 111.9 and 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit. No cleaning supplies or hazardous items were present in each bathroom during the inspection.

Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. Properly labeled medications were locked in one of the dining cabinets.

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