Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/29/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with DSP Laura Romero and explained the purpose of today’s visit. Staff Bryan Bentley arrived later and joined the visit.

There are currently (6) Regional Center consumers in placement. All (6) clients are ambulatory. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, family room/office, living room, kitchen, dining room, shaded area, indoor and outdoor activity area, laundry room and attached garage.

At around 9: 30 AM, LPA Montoya and Staff Bentley toured the physical plant. 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 was provided, storage for resident personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. The bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. At around 9:55 AM, LPA Montoya and Staff Bentley checked the water temperature in the client bathrooms, and it was measured at 126.5 degree F. and 125.8 degree F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.

LPA Montoya observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is a sufficient perishable and non-perishable food supply. Fire extinguishers were charged, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) was complete and accurate. The facility conducted a disaster drill on 09/25/23. A working landline telephone (310) 378-3524 was observed.