Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced annual visit today. LPA met with Angeline Hughes, Caregiver and the reason for the visit was explained. Licensee, ----- arrived thereafter and continued to assist with the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve 6 developmentally disabled adults ages 18 to 59 years old of which 2 may be non-ambulatory. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. Clients receive services through the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is in a residential area of Whittier, CA.

During the visit, LPA toured the facility's indoor and outdoor environment, reviewed 6 client and 3 staff files and conducted medication review. The facility is a single-story house which consists of: living room, (2) dining areas, kitchen, (2) full bathrooms, (5) client bedrooms, (1) staff room, laundry room, front yard and backyard, patio area and detached garage.

During today’s visit, LPA observed the following:

Facility was observed clean, inside and out. All walkways, passages and exits are clear and free of debris and obstructions.

Living room and dining areas have sufficient seating and furniture is in good repair.

Kitchen was observed to be clean and sanitary for the storage and preparation of food. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of visit. Cleaning supplies and toxins were observed locked in a cabinet under kitchen sink and inaccessible to clients. Knives/sharps were also properly locked in a kitchen drawer.