Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Tool. LPA met with staff Jaqueline Sanchez. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Shortly after Administrator Maria Carlos arrived and assisted with the visit. The facility is approved for six (6) ambulatory developmentally disabled adults, ages 18-59. There are currently five (5) clients residing in this facility and receive services from Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center.

The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (3) clients bedrooms, (2) resident bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, detached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the clients located in the backyard. LPA toured the facility. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed the knife in the unlocked garage. The kitchen was inspected. LPA observed all kitchen equipment to be clean and in working condition. LPA observed sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. Sharps, cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed a various metal scraps, including nails, drill bit, broken metal handles in the kitchen drawer accessible to the clients in care. Smoke / Carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. There are (2) fire extinguisher located throughout the facility which are fully charged. The common areas (dining room, living room) are clean and were properly furnished. Client rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. The client bathroom is clean and operational. The hot water temperature was tested and maintained within the required range of 105-120*F. The first aid kit was observed and found to be in compliance with the Title 22 Regulations.