Facility Evaluation Report

License Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced annual required visit today. LPA met with Martha Duenas, Direct Support Staff and the reason for the visit was explained. Michelle Puno, On-Call Administrator, arrived thereafter and continued to facilitate the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve (6) developmentally disabled adults ages 18 to 58, ambulatory only. The facility is operating within the scope if its license. Clients in care receive services through the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The single story home is in a residential area of Whittier and consists of living room, office area, dining area, kitchen, entertainment room, (3) shared client bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (2) full bathrooms, laundry room, front and backyard, shaded patio area and detached garage.

During today's visit, LPA observed the following:

Facility was observed clean inside and out. Walkways, passages and exists are free of debris and obstructions. Living room and dining area have sufficient seating for clients and the furniture is in good repair. Kitchen appliances were observed clean and operable. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable supply of food which is kept labeled and properly stored. Sharps/knives and cleaning supplies are kept locked in a kitchen and in are inaccessible to clients. Bedrooms have the required furniture like bedframes, dressers, lamps, and chairs. Facility keeps clean linen, bath towels, and personal hygiene on hand in the hallway closets Both bathrooms were also observed clean and sanitary. Water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 107.6 and 107.2 degrees F, which is within compliance range.