Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Noemi Galarza made an unannounced site visit. The purpose of the visit is to follow-up on Regional Center Semi-Annual Residential Review recommendations. LPA met with staff Minerva Cobilla. New Administrator Josephine Cochongco and back-up Administrator arrived shortly after. LPA conducted file review and a physical plant inspection.

1. All four (4) residents at the facility are over the age of 59. There are no Age Exceptions of file. A citation was issued.

2. Bedroom # 2 has a sliding door with a locking mechanism that is in not working/locking the door. A citation was issued.

3. LPA was not allowed entry into staff bedrooms 4 & 5. The door was locked and live-in staff & Administrator did not have a key. Per Title 80044(a)(2) " Any authorized employee of the licensing agency may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice." Citation was issued.

4. Administrator on record is not current. Staff showed proof that on 3/6/2024 change of Administrator documents were mailed to to former LPM Patricia Magana. Staff were instructed to resubmit documents to Regional office to LPM Lisa Hicks.

On 4/30/2024, Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center, Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist, Kristine Cheung issued recommendations of items listed below:

Appropriate medical treatment is provided promptly to resident. [Includes appointments with specialists,

i.e. gynecology, neurology, etc....Recommendation: Follow up and or schedule doctor appointments for the individuals to ensure all medical needs are being conducted and seen by the doctors.