Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. The purpose of the visit was explained to Administrator Harry Brillantes and staff Luz Brillantes. There are five (5) ambulatory mentally disabled adults ages 18-59.
The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were utilized during the inspection: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical and Dental, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.
Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. There is a visitor screening station in the dining room. Room #1 is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed. A COVID-19 Mitigation Plan was reviewed. However, Licensee has not submitted an Infection Control Plan.
The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for eight (8) ambulatory mentally disabled clients. It consists of 4 client bedrooms, 1 live-in staff bedroom, living room, dining room,, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, backyard with patio area, and an attached garage.
The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguisher. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to clients.
Water temperature readings did not measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen sink reading was 126 D'F, bathrooms were 127 and 125.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rooms #1- #4 have exit doors to the exterior physical plant with door frames that are not sized accurately. A discarded wood planks, pillows, and tables was observed in right rear area of the backyard.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction