Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Ana Santos. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and Licensee Melba Santos arrived at 12:00 p.m.

During the inspection LPA and Staff Ana Santos conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, client rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following:

This is a one-story home with four client bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The back yard has a shaded sitting area and an in-ground pool. Pool was observed to be fenced and self-latch with door swinging away from the pool, as required by regulations; however, latching device is not located within six inches from the top of the gate; a Technical Advisory was given on this date. LPA observed two clients present, as all other clients were away at day program. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 116.2-116.7 F degrees.

LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Food menu was also posted and visible. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged. Appliances were all inspected. Sharps, all and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed four client files and three staff files. LPA interviewed staff and clients present.

Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.