Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced Required - 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA met with Administrator Dania De La Riva and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is approved for serve Developmentally Disabled Adults, four (4) ambulatory clients ages 18-59. The facility is licensed as a level 4N home vendored by East Los Angeles Regional Center.

The following twelve (12) tool domains were observed and reviewed:

1. Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility still encourages hand washing, still checking client temperature twice a day and staff disinfected the facility every shift. The facility has an Infection Control Plan and COVID-19 mitigation plan in place.

2. Physical Plant The facility has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and a detached garage. PPE supplies are readily available. The facility is well maintained with no items obstructing the passageways. The facility has at least 30 days of PPE supplies in storage. Food supplies for 2-day perishable and a week of non-perishable are also observed. Knives are locked in the kitchen cabinet and cleaning solutions/disinfectants are stored in a locked closet. The hot water temperature was measured between 121.8 – 125.4 which is not within departmental regulations of 105.0 – 120.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke and carbon monoxide combo detectors are in each client room and throughout the house. The fire extinguishers were last inspected on 09/03/2025.

3. Operational Requirement: The facility is licensed for 4 ambulatory clients and currently all four (4) clients are ambulatory. The last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 08/04/2025. Clients can attend community events/activities if there's an opportunity and chance. The facility has a shaded area with table and chairs for clients to utilize the outdoor activity area.