Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator Lester Ellet. There is one (1) ambulatory developmentally disabled resident under age 59. The facility is licensed as a level 3 Adult Residential Facility (ARF) vendored by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center.

The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical and Dental, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.

Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility is encouraging hand washing and self symptom check of staff and visitors. Each resident bedroom is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed. The facility does not have an Infection Control Plan.

The facility is a single story home licensed for 4 ambulatory clients located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of 3 client bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 3 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, living room, den, outdoor patio and detached garage.

The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. The facility has two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to clients.

Water temperature readings measured between the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.