Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted an unannounced visit for an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Ezinne Sonia Okereke - Assistant Program Administrator , and the purpose for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 66 Ambulatory Only Adults ages 18 and over.

This is a single- story facility located in South Gate, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: Front building with large activity room and restroom, Back building with 2 restrooms. Office, outdoor shaded activity area, 2 staff office, 1 staff office has kitchen, medication and staff restroom.

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

Infection Control: Facility maintains the required Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguishers were observed and are fully charged. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. The hot water temperature was tested and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, poisons and hazardous items are stored in a secured/locked storage closet and inaccessible to clients. Clients have a water station available in the kitchen and clients are provided water bottles. Client restroom in the front building did not have an operating light during tour, one of the client restrooms in the far back building was under construction during visit and no incident report was submitted indicating that facility will be undergoing such repair (citation will be issued and details can be found on the LIC809-D page). (Continued on 809-C)