Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced annual visit today. LPA met with Idalia Guardado, Direct Support Professional and the reason for the visit was explained. Jennifer Torres, Administrator, arrived thereafter and continued to facilitate the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disabled adults, age range 18 through 59, six (6) ambulatory only. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. Clints in care are provided services through the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. The facility is in a residential area of Pasadena. The single-story home consists of living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, (3) client bedrooms, (2) full bathrooms, quiet room, staff locker area, office, front and backyard, patio area and detached garage/activity area.

During today’s visit, LPA toured the home and observed the following:

Facility was observed clean inside and out. Walkways, passages and exists are free of debris and obstructions. Living room and dining area have sufficient seating for clients and staff and furniture is in good repair. Facility has a fireplace; however, fireplace did not have a cover during inspection of the home. Kitchen appliances were observed clean and operable; however, grease stains were observed between the stove and a food cabinet. Facility has sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable supply of food which is kept labeled and properly stored. Fruit was observed in a caddy in the kitchen for clients in care. Sharps/knives and cleaning supplies are kept locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to clients. Bedrooms were observed clean and have the required furnishing and bedding. Both bathrooms were also observed clean and sanitary. Water temperature was tested in the bathrooms and measured at 108.3 and 106.7, which is within compliance range. Laundry appliances are in good repair and detergents are kept locked.