Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza arrived unannounced to conduct an Post Licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator Melissa Lopez. The Facility is licensed for four (4) developmentally disabled adults ages 18-59. Currently there is one (1) resident over the age of 59. The facility is licensed as a level 4i home vendored by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The inspection was completed using the CARE tools.

LPA toured and inspected the facility. It consists of 4 resident bedrooms, 1 staff/office room, 3 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, living room, family room, outdoor patio, and detached garage. 2-day perishable/7-day non-perishable food supply, medication storage area, activity areas, laundry area, garage, and outdoor areas were inspected. Sharps were observed secured in locked. The facility was free of odor, clean and in good repair. No obstructions were noted in hallways or living areas. Sufficient furniture and lighting was observed throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water.

Resident and staff file records were reviewed. Resident files contained required documentation including updated emergency information. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff has received criminal record clearances and are associated to this facility. Staff records reviewed indicated the first aid certificates are current. The facility has conducted staff training as required. 13 staff provide care and supervision for residents.

Centrally stored medications were reviewed. They were observed locked and inaccessible to residents.

Rights of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Evacuation Routes and facility license were all posted as required.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed at the time of the visit.

The report was reviewed with Administrator Melissa Lopez. An electronic copy was provided due to printing issues.