Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

New Beginnings Respite Care LLC, Torrance07/30/2025Licence 198602276

Capacity6
Census3
Date signed07/30/2025 08:05:05 PM
Name of licensing program analystPamela Bunker
Name of licensing program managerStephanie Cifuentes
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pamela Bunker conducted an unannounced Required-1-Year visit with the primary focus on Infection Control measures and using the new CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Bunker conducted a risk assessment. Based on the evaluation, the facility is clear of COVID-19 infection. LPA was properly screened for COVID-19 symptoms, and temperature was checked. LPA Bunker met with Operational Manager Barbara Turner and explained the purpose of today's annual inspection. LPA verified that the facility has an approved Mitigation Plan Report and Infection Control Report. There are currently three (3) Harbor Regional Center (HRC) consumers in placement. The facility's annual fees are up to date.

The following 12 Domains will be observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant & Environmental Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records-Training, Client Rights-Information, Client Records-Incident Reports, Food Service, Health-Related Services, Incidental Medical Services, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention. "LPA Bunker will be using this tool and methods that have been developed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the Department of Social Services' facility inspections.

Ms. Turner and LPA Bunker toured the facility. The facility is a single-story family home located in a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood. Which consists of a living room, office area, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a laundry area in the kitchen, an attached garage, and an indoor/outdoor activity area. A shaded area furnished with outdoor patio furniture, including tables and chairs. Bedrooms #1, 2, and 3 are designated as the client's bedrooms.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction