Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Administrator Rechele Green and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after Program Director Eileen Correos arrived to assist with visit . The facility is licensed to serve 4 Ambulatory Only adults ages 18-59 years . The facility currently has 4 clients that are serviced through Harbor Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Norwalk, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 4 client bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms (1 bath is in private client room), living room, dining area, kitchen, office area, detached garage with laundry, front yard and back yard.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and the required Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathrooms and was outside the required range of 105-120 degrees F, water measured between 128.1-132.2 degrees F, details will be cited on the 809-D. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked cabinet, however, during tour LPA observed cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet under bathroom sink within clients private bath, details will be cited on the 809-D. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.

Operational Requirements: Staff have proper training to meet the needs of the clients in care. Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 12/5/24.