Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sanjay Vaid conducted an unannounced 1-yr visit using Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA was met by Mellix Gulmatico DSP, Administrator Africa Junio was at client’s physician appointment and explained the purpose of the visit via telephone.

The facility is licensed to care for (6) Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18 through 59, ambulatory only. Clients residing at the facility receive case management services by East LA Regional Center.

Infection Control : Facility has submitted the Infection Control Plan as required by CCL. Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. A visitor sign-in station located at the front entrance. Staff stated they use gloves when handling food and assisting with medication. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood, contains three (3) client bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard, detached garage. There are four (4) clients living in the facility. The interior physical plant was toured and inspected. Client bedrooms, each bedroom has a smoke detector, beds, linens, dressers, nightstands, light, chairs and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms have non-skid materials and hygiene supplies. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. LPA observed kitchen knives, sharps objects, cleaning supplies and toxic substances are locked and inaccessible to clients. There is one (1) fire extinguisher observed in the hallway and was last inspected on 03/17/2025. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There is a fireplace in the living room that is covered. No swimming pool or body of water observed. Water temperature readings measured within the required limits, LPA measured hot water at 108.2 deg F in bathroom #1 and 106.8 deg F basin 1 and 107.9 deg F in basin 2, within bathroom #2, the kitchen water temperature was measured at 113.5.