Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Chan conducted the required annual inspection on 1/23/24. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Administrator, Luther Waters. The purpose for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed for (4) ambulatory adults ages 18 to 59. The facility is vendorized by the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tool during the inspection today. The following were observed:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves when necessary to assist clients. Staff are continuing to clean and disinfect each shift.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility does not have any pool or bodies of water on the premises. There are 4 client bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, laundry area, and an attached garage. Each client bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. There are no items obstructing the hallways or walkways. Extra hygiene supplies are locked. Facility has interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide combo detectors throughout the house. Knives and cleaning solutions are locked in the kitchen area. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F.

Operational Requirements: There are currently 4 clients residing at the home. Proper care and supervision is being provided to the clients.

Staffing : There is sufficient staffing at the facility. Facility has an awake staff for the overnight shift.

Personnel Records-Training : Staff files are maintained at the facility. Administrator (Luther Waters) certificate expires on 5/31/24. Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training that meets the annual requirement. LPA reviewed (3) personnel files. They all have the required documentation on file and fingerprint cleared. Staff have current CPR & First Aid certificates.