Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Headway House, INC., Northridge04/20/2026Licence 197604143

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed04/20/2026 03:22:31 PM
Name of licensing program analystMariana Agban
Name of licensing program managerMary G Flores
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with the staff and later with the new Administrator Stanley Kaniel, and explained the reason for the visit. At approximately 09:40 a.m., with the assistance of the staff, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. LPA tested the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and they were functional. The fire extinguisher is located in the living area. The charge date is September 05,2025

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. All four 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 107.8 and 108.1 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. The fireplace is non-functional. No key to the fireplace, and fireplace tools were not present. The dining room table is large enough to sit the capacity of the facility. Seating such as couches where in good repair and sit the capacity of the facility.

Surrounding Grounds: Entry/exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor

use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The gates at both sides of the home were checked to ensure no locks were installed, and that exits and passageways were clear for emergency evacuation.

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