Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sanjay Vaid conducted an unannounced required 1-yr visit. LPA was met by Administrator Saundra Sahagun and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to care for (4) Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18 through 59, non-ambulatory of which (1) may be bedridden. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Lanterman Regional Center. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: Infection control practices and personal protective equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and Infection Control Plan. There is a visitor sign-in station located at the entrance on the left side front door. LPA observed a staff using disposable gloves while cleaning and disinfecting the high touched surfaces in the kitchen area. Staff stated they use gloves when handling food and assisting with medication. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood, contains four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms, a living room with fireplace(covered), kitchen, dining area, family room, backyard and a detached garage. Currently, there are four (4) clients living in the facility. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Client bedrooms were toured, each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, nightstand, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms have non-skid materials and contain hygiene supplies including liquid soap and toilet paper. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. Backyard was inspected and there were no debris or any obstructions. There are two (2) fire extinguishers observed to be fully charged and mounted on the wall near the front door and in the kitchen area, last inspected 04/04/25. Smoke alarms were tested and operable. There is no swimming pool or body of water observed.