Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Konishi conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit. LPA arrived to the facility at 2:00pm and no one was home. LPA contacted the Administrator, Bernadette Stephenson, who stated that the House Manager will arrive shortly. At 2:20pm, House Manager, Ben Robertson arrived. LPA was met by House Manager, Ben Robertson and assisted LPA with the inspection. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Shortly after, Bernedette Stephenson, House Manager arrived and assisted LPA with the inspection. The facility is licensed to care for (4) Developmentally Disabled Adults, non-ambulatory, ages 18 through 59. Services provided by Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Proective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements. The facility has an Infection Control Plan in place.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood, contains a total of (3) client bedrooms, (1) bathroom, a living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard, an additional dwelling unit in the back and a detached garage. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Backyard has shaded area. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathroom has non-skid materials and contained hygiene supplies including liquid soap and toilet paper. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. LPA observed trash bags, old/unused items in the back yard and open/unsecured case opening accessing the attic and the crawl space. Detached garage was also inspected. Kitchen knives, sharps objects, cleaning supplies and toxic substances are locked and inaccessible to clients.