Facility Evaluation Report

On 3/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) D. Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Inspection for this facility and met with Lead Staff, Diana Cardenas. Administrator, Joe Albero was contacted and arrived later in the visit. The facility currently provides care for 6 clients, 5 of which were present at the time of visit and 1 of which was attending day program.

LPA continued with a tour of the facility with Lead Staff; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher located in the living room and staff quarters were found to be last charged on 2/21/2023 at the time of the visit. Smoke detectors in client bedrooms and throughout were inspected and found to be in working order. Carbon monoxide detectors were also tested and found to be fully functional. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations with balanced meals and alternative options for clients. LPA conducted file review for 6 out of 6 staff and found all staff to have current CPR and 1st Aid certification on file.

Toxins are stored in a locked cabinets located in the staff quarters, garage and under the kitchen sink and all found to be secured. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available and kept in each client's respective bedrooms or provided to clients will full staff support. Facility provides direct assistance with hand washing for clients supplying paper towels and soap dispensers each use. All client bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings with some bedrooms modified for limited furnishings due to some client behaviors. Water was measured at faucets used by clients and was measured between 110.1 to 111.0 degrees F which is within regulation.