Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. Upoon arrival there were no staff or clients at facility as clients were away at day program at approximatly 10am Administrator Henry Lara arrived to assist with the visit LPA explained the reason for the visit. Facility currently has 4 clients serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in South Gate, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, staff restroom (1/2 bath with laundry), 3 client bedrooms (1 shared room), 1 full bathroom, detached garage, front yard and back yard.

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

Infection Control: Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and the required Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathroom and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.

Operational Requirements: Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use.

Staffing : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility.