Facility Evaluation Report

On 8/10/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA Montoya called the facility, spoke with Program Director Rachel Ramirez and conducted a risk assessment. Based on the assessment, the facility is clear of Covid-19 infection. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA met with Program Director Rachel Ramirez and explained the purpose of today’s visit.

The facility is licensed for eighteen (18) clients which six (6) may be non-ambulatory; prefers to serve intellectual and developmental disabilities adults age 18 and over. There are sixty-one (61) clients currently enrolled. Facility does not handle clients cash resources. The facility is a vendor of Harbor Regional Center and South Los Angles Regional Center.

LPA toured the facility with Program Director Rachel Ramirez. The facility consists of a reception area, two (2) administrative offices, leisure room, art room, clients changing room, computer room, fitness room, style room, staff break room, client/staff locker room, storage room, three (3) coed bathrooms, quiet room, electrical room and a kitchen.

The licensee is operating the day program within the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation during this visit. No firearms or poisons were located on the premises at the time of visit. No pools, ponds, and any other bodies of water was observed during this visit. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were locked up in the storage room and not accessible to clients. Hot water temperature was measured between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit in bathroom#1. Toilets and wash basins were maintained in a safe, sanitary, operating condition, with provisions for handicapped individuals. The facility was clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for the safety and well-being of clients, employees, and visitors at the time of visit. The facility has one functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements located in the reception area and properly working smoke detectors throughout the facility. Each client is accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet their needs. Snacks are provided daily.