Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced annual visit today. LPA met with James Trazo, Administrator, and the reason for the visit was explained. Lead Administrator, Vilma Trazo-Bohanan, arrived thereafter and continued to facilitate the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve (6) non-ambulatory adults age 60 and over; Hospice waiver approved for (6). There are currently (3) residents living in the home. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. The home is in a residential area of Whittier. The home consists of living room, dining area, den, kitchen, (3) resident bedrooms, (2) full bathrooms, attached garage with laundry area, front and backyard with a shaded patio area.

The following was observed during today’s visit:

The walkways, hallways and exits inside the home are free of debris of obstruction; however, broken bed frames, cleaning tools like mop bucket and broken trashcans were observed obstructing the outdoor walkway on the side of the house. Furniture throughout the facility was observed in good repair. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps, and chairs. Resident bedroom #1 and garage have stored oxygen tanks, but signage was not posted in both areas in which they are kept. Bathrooms were inspected and observed clean and sanitary. Bathrooms have safety grab bars, anti-slip mats and surfaces and bathing assistive devices. The water temperature was tested in the bathrooms, but measured above the compliance range of 105 – 120 degrees F. Water temperature in bathroom #1 was 129.7- and 125.5-degrees F. during visit. Laundry appliances observed to be working properly, and detergents are kept locked.