Facility Evaluation Report, 04/16/2024 — Florentines Adult Residential Facility, Whittier CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Rea conducted an announced visit with Licensee Jonathan Tomines and Administrator, Jasmine Tomines. The purpose of the visit was to conduct the Pre-Licensing visit.

An application was submitted to CCLD on 10/02/2023, for an Initial License of a Adult Residential Facility for. The requested capacity of 4 clients, (4) ambulatory, (0) non-ambulatory and (0) may be bedridden.

The facility is a single story home located in a residential area and contains the following: a living room, dining room, office area, laundry area, kitchen with refrigerator, oven, stove, dishwasher, sink/faucet, locked storage cabinet for medications, locked drawer for sharps, (3) resident rooms, (2) bathrooms; each bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. A back yard with shaded area and seating for resident use. An attached garage inaccessible to clients, will be used for storage. The residence is equipped with central air and heating.

Accommodations : Adequate accommodations observed throughout facility. Lighting: Sufficient Lighting throughout, including night lights, and flash lights for emergencies. Hallway and Doorways: Free and clean of obstruction and debris. Client Rooms: All bedrooms are equipped with required overhead lighting, chair, night stand, lamp in addition to overhead lighting, large drawers, and closet space. Bathrooms: Bathroom #1 and #2 all have a working toilet, wash basins, showers, grab bars and nonskid mats. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, fitted sheet, blankets, bedspreads. Mattress pads were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Emergency Exit Plan & Menu: Facility has a working phone landline. There is (1) cordless phone for residents use. Fire Extinguisher is fully charged and up to date. Emergency Exit plan posted. Food Menu observed. Food Service: All food and adequate utensils such as, dishes, cups, bowls and plates observed. Knives, cutlery and other sharps inaccessible to residents will be kept in a locked cabinet.