Facility Evaluation Report

On 5/24/2024 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perchui Milena Khurshudyan conducted an announced Pre-Licensing Inspection at the facility, met with the Licensee/Administrator Tasha Kanley and conducted entrance interview.

This is a North Los Angeles Regional Center vendored facility and the licensee is planning to serve the client with intellectual disabilities at level four (04).

Fire Clearance was approved on 12/07/2023 for a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory clients. The facility has five (5) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms designated for a capacity of 6 clients. There is no bedroom designated for staff and there will be awake night shift staff on premises.

The physical plant was toured inside and out with the assistance of the Licensee.

Common Area: At 10:15am LPA observed the living/family room and dining room furniture to be clean and in good repair. The fireplace located in the family room is adequately closed and inaccessible. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 68°F . The air conditioner is operational. No firearms observed or will be maintained on the premises. LPA observed puzzles, books, balls, and board games to provide activities to residents in care.

Kitchen Area: The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and sink. The licensee will supply the facility with perishable and nonperishable food upon arrival of the clients. LPA observed dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). The stove and the refrigerator were clean and in good operation. All knives and sharps are observed to be locked in a kitchen drawer and inaccessible to clients. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are\will be kept in a locked cabinet area in the laundry room and inaccessible to residents. The facility has four (4) new fire extinguishers, appeared to be full and serviced and were last purchased on 12/07/2023 .