Facility Evaluation Report

***This is a corrected version of the original report. The purpose of the report is to correct a deficiency issued in error on the LIC 9099-D (section 84068.4(g)) which will be dismissed. On today's visit, LPA is issuing a citation under section 85068.4(g)***

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced Required 1 year visit. LPA was granted entrance and met with Jacqueline MIkin, Administrator and the purpose of the visit was explained. There are (3) clients currently living in the facility.

The facility is licensed to serve (6) ambulatory developmentally disabled adults ages (18) to (59) years of age. The facility is operating within the scope of its licence. Clients in care receive services through the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is in a residential area of Whittier. The one story home consists of living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, (3) client bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (1) full bathroom, (1) half bathroom, detached garage and front and back yard.

During today's visit, the following was observed:

Facility is clean and walkways, ramps and staircases are free of debris and obstructions. Furniture throughout the facility was observed in good repair. There is sufficient seating in the living and dining area for clients. Client bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps, and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Client beds have the required linen. There is a closet in the hallway with extra clean linen, towels and personal hygiene products for clients.

Kitchen appliances were observed clean and were operating at the time of visit. Sharps are kept locked in the medication cabinet and are inaccessible to clients. Cleaning supplies and toxins are locked in a cabinet under kitchen sink. Sufficient supply of 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food was observed labeled and kept within expiration limits.