Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted an unannounced visit for an Annual Inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Alois Carranza (Lead Program Instructor) and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve non-ambulatory developmentally disabled adult clients.

The facility is located in a residential area in Whittier, Ca. There are 4 bedrooms (2 individual rooms, 2 shared rooms), 2 bathrooms, dining room, living room kitchen, back yard with shaded patio, and attached garage.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene while assisting clients medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage and outside patio. All client bedrooms had the required furniture for comfort and safety and had sufficient lighting. All outdoor passages were free of obstruction. Bathrooms were clean, toilets and water faucets worked properly. Water temperature was measured throughout the client bathrooms and temperatures ranged from 110.4-111.9 degrees F which is within the required range of 105-120 Degrees F. Client bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately available. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are in locked cabinets within the attached garage. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged.

Operational Requirements: The facility has the appropriate fire clearance. The last Fire/Emergency Drill was conducted on 07/02/23. There is an outdoor activity area that is shaded and furnished for outdoor use.