Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jill Nakagawa arrived unannounced at Griffin Family Care Home-Elliott for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by House Manager, Marcia Torres and granted access into the facility. There was one staff on site. The two residents in care were both participating in Day Program from 9-2 PM.

LPA toured the facility with the House Manager. During facility tour the facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Clients’ medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Facility has a 30 day supply of medication for clients based on pharmacy supply and refill practices. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on March 15, 2023. Facility smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Two (2) Carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. All bathrooms designated for client use at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap dispensers.. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. Hot water temperature measured at 109 degrees, within Title 22 Regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations at the time of the inspection. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. Hazardous items and toxins were stored inaccessible to clients in care. A tour of all clients bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing. Cont. on 809-C