Facility Evaluation Report

On 11/30/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA met with Administrator Kelli Pinkney and explained the purpose of this visit. LPA was granted access and allowed to enter the facility to conduct an inspection by the Administrator. The facility is licensed to serve three (3) ambulatory, of which one may be non-ambulatory, clients ages 18-59. Clients are referred by the Harbor Regional Center.

LPA toured the single-story facility with Administrator The facility consists of three (3) client bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, two (2) bathrooms, washer/dryer located in garage, office area, and backyard patio. Centrally stored medications are locked in a cabinet in the hallway.

There is at least a one week supply of nonperishable and two day supply of perishable foods. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Hot water temperature measures at 114.0 degrees Fahrenheit. There are working lights in each room to ensure safety and comfort for all clients in the facility.

All outdoor and indoor passageways were free of obstruction. The clients have clean linen which includes blankets/bedspreads, top and bottom sheets, pillow cases, and mattress pads. First aid kit had the required items. This facility has an operable smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the foyer. LPA observed two (2) fire extinguishers last serviced on 1/18/2023. One fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen and another one in the garage. Facility last fire drill was on 11/10/2023 .

Five (5) staff records were reviewed and two (2) staff were interviewed. As of 04/28/2015, the licensee has an administrative file approval and all criminal records are associated to Ambitions - 184th Place (198601016) located at 3902 W. 184th Place Torrance, CA 90504.

Three (3) client records were reviewed and, 3 out of 3 client records had Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, Pre-appraisals (or Reappraisals) and/or Needs & Services Plans. LPA Cloyd reviewed P&I money, 1 out of 1 client's P&I were intact and were not commingled with facility funds or petty cash. One (1) client was interview and (1) medication record was reviewed.