Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Barutyan arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection at 10:50AM. LPA was greeted by Administrator Adam Guerrero and explained the reason for the visit. Regional Director of Nursing (RDN) Faridah Gonzalez, Program Manager (PM) Barry Beggs, and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Denise Ojarigi arrived shortly during the visit.

Beginning at 10:55AM, the LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:

BEDROOMS : There are four (4) bedrooms in the facility; two (2) are designated for shared-client use and two (2) are designated for single-client use. There is no staff room in the facility as there is no live in staff. All client rooms were set up with beds, nightstands, lighting, chests of drawers, chairs and closet space.

BATHROOMS : There are five (5) bathrooms. The showers are equipped with slip-resistant surfaces and mats. Grab bars were observed in the bathrooms. Hot water temperature in bathrooms measured between 105.4-110.3 degrees F, which is within the required range.

KITCHEN : LPA toured the kitchen at 11:05AM. Knives and sharps are stored locked and inaccessible in a cabinet. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and functional.

OFFICE AREAS: LPA observed the office areas to be locked and inaccessible to clients. Medication room is kept locked. Report continued on LIC-809C.