Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Star House 1, Torrance10/20/2021Licence 198601043

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed10/20/2021 07:37:34 PM
The inspector’s account

On 10/20/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Don Senaha conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with caregiver Darren Autrey and later joined by acting Administrator Maria Nunez and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) developmentally disabled ambulatory clients between the ages of 18 through 59.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: six (6) client rooms, one (1) staff room/office with a bathroom, two (2) bathrooms, one (1) living areas, one (1) dining area, kitchen, and outside patio area with a table and an umbrella for shade. The garage is attached and includes an additional refrigerator/freezer and exercise equipment for the clients.

LPA and caregiver Darren Autrey toured the physical plant and was later joined by acting Administrator Maria Nunez. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured between 112.8 F to 116.6 F in the bathrooms and kitchen sink. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees was maintained in the facility.

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