Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Gabriela Castro conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool. LPA was greeted by Cyrus Brockman and explained the reason for the visit. Facility Manager Ebony Allen and Administrator Ebenezer Akinolla arrived shortly thereafter.

The facility is approved for four (4) ambulatory clients aged 18 to 59. All Clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center.

Personal Rights postings were observed in a common area. Residents had access to personal space, privacy, and adequate storage. No firearms/weapons were present.

The facility is a one-story residential home consisting of four (4) client bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, two (2) bathrooms (one of which is a private restroom), an attached garage with storage and laundry area, and a backyard patio. All four bedrooms contained the required furniture, including a bed with a clean mattress, linens, dresser, chair, and adequate lighting. Extra clean linens and towels were stored in hallway cabinets, and all furniture was observed to be in good condition. During the inspection, LPA observed a missing kitchen drawer and noted that the kitchen cabinets required cleaning. Both bathrooms were equipped with toilets and showers, as well as non-skid mats. The LPA observed that some bathroom fixtures were not functioning properly. Hot water temperature measured 113.9°F in bathroom (1) and 112.8°F in bathroom (2), which is within the required range of 105–120°F.Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. A charged fire extinguisher was observed in the garage and kitchen. All exits were clear of obstruction, and no bodies of water were observed on the premises. The backyard provided shaded seating for residents; however, backyard furniture was observed to be damaged and in need of cleaning. The garage contained laundry equipment and locked storage for chemicals.