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 Lead Staff Christopher Madrigal. Administrator Eduardo Alvarez arrived later. The facility is as an Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (EBSH) for developmentally disabled adults ages 18-59 years old, and it is vendored by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center

The facility has Infection Control Plan. There was sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and infection control items were observed in the facility.

Facility is a single-story home consisting of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms, one (1) 1/2 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area, office, and a 2-car detached garage with an activity room. There is an assembly/recreation area with a basketball court located in the rear of the property. The backyard has a covered patio area with patio furniture.

The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. The facility has an approved fire clearance for secured perimeter with delayed egress. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operational. Automatic sprinkler system was observed. There are two (2) fire extinguishers in the facility.

The backyard grassy area close to the driveway is very muddy because s taff are required to drive partially onto the grass to turn around or to create more room for parking. This poses a potential fall hazard for staff and residents as the driveway is very slick due to the mud. The grass area is also not accessible to the consumers due to the mud. A citation was issued.

Water temperature readings did not measure between the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms was 121.8, 121.1, & 120.3 Degrees Fahrenheit. Citation was issued.