Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Mary "Joy" Bonete who allowed access to the facility, shortly after Administrator Ria Villanueva arrived to assist with inspection, the purpose for today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve (4) Non-Ambulatory Adults ages 18-59 . The facility currently has 4 clients, all of which are serviced through Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Whittier, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 3 client bedrooms (1-shared), 2 client bath (1 shared), Staff Office, living room, dining area, laundry area, front yard and back yard.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting clients’ medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathrooms and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked cabinet in the garage and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.

Operational Requirements: Staff have proper training to meet the needs of the clients in care. Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 8/1/24.

Staffing : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the clients in the case of an emergency.