Facility Evaluation Report

Casa Sahagun Nuestro Refugio, Whittier06/21/2024Licence 197801459

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed06/21/2024 11:34:21 AM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Noemi Galarza made an unannounced annual inspection visit. The purpose of the visit was explained to Administrator Guadalupe Sahagun. The facility is a Adult Residential Facility (ARF) that serves level 2 developmentally disabled residents ages 59 and under, vendored by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood. The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for four (4) ambulatory residents. It consists of 6 bedrooms [3 designated for residents and 3 for family use], living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, weight training room, covered backyard deck area, and gated self-latching swimming pool. The attached garage is presently being used as an additional bedroom #7 for licensee's family member. The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were utilized during the inspection.

Infection Control: An Infection Control Plan was reviewed. Visit screening is still in place.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. There is a gated pool. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operation. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers. Hot water temperature readings measured between the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage areas for cleaning solutions/toxins, knives, and hazardous items were inaccessible to clients.

* The stucco surrounding the electrical panel is broken and in need of repair.

Operational Requirements: Fire clearance is approved for four (4) ambulatory only residents. Care and supervision to meet the clients needs was observed. No special equipment and supplies are used by clients. Facility manages residents P & I monies. The Surety Bond expires 11/26/2024.

Staffing: A total of 2 staff members provide care and supervision to the clients.

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