Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced annual visit today. LPA met with Leticia Hernandez, Direct Support Professional and the reason for the visit was explained. Gerardo Zamora, Administrator, arrived thereafter and continued to facilitate the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve (6) developmentally disabled adults ages 18 through 59. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. Clients in care are provided services through the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is in a residential area of Whittier. The single-story home consists of living room, dining area, kitchen, (3) shared client bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (1) full bathroom and (1) half bathroom, front and backyard/patio area and detached garage/laundry area.

During today’s visit, LPA toured the home and 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 furniture is in good repair. Kitchen appliances were observed clean and operable. Facility has sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable supply of food which is kept properly stored. Fresh fruit was observed in the kitchen. Sharps/knives and cleaning supplies are kept locked in a cabinet by the laundry area and are inaccessible to clients. Bedrooms were observed clean and have the required furnishing and bedding. Extra bedding and towels are kept in a hallway cabinet. Both bathrooms were also observed clean and sanitary. Water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 105.5 and 106.3 degrees F, which is within compliance range.