Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Nicholas Myers (Program Director/Administrator) and explained the reason for the visit. Facility currently has 4 Ambulatory clients serviced by Harbor 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, laundry room/medication room, 4 client bedrooms, 2 client bathrooms, 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 maintains 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 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 cabinet and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguishers was observed and is fully charged.

Operational Requirements: Staff have proper training to meet the needs of the clients in care. Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use.

Staffing : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the clients in the case of an emergency.