Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Felias and Alviso arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year visit and met with Administrator, Frank Kemmeter. The facility provides care to adults with developemental and physical disabilities and has an approved fire clearance for 6 ambulatory clients. Upon arrival, LPAs were informed that 5 of 6 clients were out of the community and the last client was sleeping.

At approximately 9:20AM, LPAs conducted a walk through of the facility and observed the following: LPAs observed boxes and personal items along the hallways, common areas, client rooms, and in the garage. Per conversation with Administrator, the house has been undergoing renovations for the past 4 weeks. Renovations included new paint and new flooring. LPAs observed construction workmen on site installing the new flooring. LPAs discussed with Administrator the importance of notifying Community Care Licensing (CCL), when there are any major renovations made which could impact client care.

LPAs observed that Client 1's (C1) and Client 2's (C2) bedroom sliding doors were obstructed with personal belongings and other miscellaneous items. Upon observation of the obstructed exits, Administrator immediately informed an employee who ensured the bedroom exits were cleared and accessible. This deficiency was cited, the regulation 80020(a) Fire Clearance - See LIC809D.

LPAs also observed 2 out of 3 resident bathrooms. LPAs observed Bathroom 1 smelled strongly of urine, and an open wastebasket with no lid that had used wipes/toilet paper with feces on them and urine soaked depends. Bathroom 2 had an open wastebasket with no lid that had used wipes/toilet paper with feces on them. This deficiency was cited, the regulation 80088(e)(3) Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies - See LIC809D.

LPAs also observed that Bathrooms 1, 2, and 3 had no paper towels. Bathroom 2 was observed to have cloth towels located under the sink. LPAs discussed with the Administrator how cloth towels are prohibited and the need to have paper towels available for client use. See Technical Advisory Note for Regulation 85088(c)(4)(B).