Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/29/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Caregivers Maria Reyes and Dianette Osborne. Administrator Edgar Arana and Director Kimya Oliver arrived later and joined the visit. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for four (4) non-ambulatory developmentally disabled adults ages 18 through 59. The consumers are Westside Regional Center clients.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) clients' rooms, two (2) common bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside patio area.

LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were stocked during the visit. Bathrooms were operational. The water temperature measured 114.2 degrees F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food supplies were observed. The fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was observed to be maintained in order and accurately. A working telephone was available and operable. An inspection audit of four clients’ (C1-C4) service records and three staff (S1-S3) personnel files were completed.