Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Visit on 04/26/2024 at 12:44 pm. LPA was met by caregiver Marites Jacinto and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Marilyn Acabal arrived shortly after and assisted in tour of facility. Facility is licensed to serve clients 18 to 59 years old. The facility has a fire clearance approved for four (4) non-ambulatory. There are four (4) level 4C developmentally disabled clients residing at this facility. Clients at this facility are receiving services from East Los Angeles Regional Center. LPA requested and obtained a copy of Personnel Report, and Resident Roster.

LPA OBSERVATIONS: Tour began at 12:55 pm. The facility is a single-story building located in a residential area with three (3) client bedrooms, one (1) staff office, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, front yard, backyard, and detached garage.

· Front Yard: Was clean and well maintained. No hazards were observed.

· Kitchen: LPA observed kitchen to be clean and appliances appeared to be in working order. LPA observed sufficient 2 days of perishables and 7-day supply on non-perishables. At 1:00pm, LPA observed knives and sharps located in nearby cabinet to be inaccessible to 5 out of 5 clients in care. LPA observed several bottles of cleaning solutions and disinfectants under kitchen sink cabinet to be inaccessible to 5 out of 5 clients in care.

· Dining Room/Living room: Dining room was observed to be clean and contained one table and chairs. Living room was observed to contain 2 sofas, 1 recliner and contained plenty of lighting. LPA observed nearby thermostat located on living room wall to read 74 degrees F.

· Linen Closet: Contained plenty linens, towels, and hygiene products.

· Client Rooms 1 - 3: All contained the required furnishings, linens and were observed to be clean with plenty of closet space. All client bedrooms are shared.