Facility Evaluation Report
On 11/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. LPA knocked on the door but there were no clients or staff present. LPA spoke to the Licensee, Octavia Askew at 9:00 am who stated there is one client living at the facility but has been in the hospital since November 14, 2025. LPA met the Licensee at 12:35 pm. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to complete the annual inspection. The facility is licensed for four ambulatory clients.
Today’s site visit consisted of LPA touring the physical plant inside and outside from 12:35 pm until 1:10 pm. LPA Spaeth observed the following:
Living Room/Dining Room – The living room and dining room are combined. The living room section contained comfortable seating. The dining room area contained a dining room table with dining room chairs.
Kitchen - The facility contained a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and a two-day supply of perishable foods. A fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. The knives and medications were locked in a kitchen cabinet.
Water Temperature - The water temperature was recorded at 1:40 pm and was 116.0 degrees F.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction