Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA met with House Manager (HM) Sarah Pinero and explained the purpose of the inspection.

During the inspection LPA and HM 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 six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and unattached two-car garage. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. The back yard has a shaded sitting area and ample space for activities. LPA observed the outside emergency exit to be locked using a wired cable preventing the door to open; LPA advised HM of the emergency exit concern and the wire was taken off and the door was operational.

LPA observed one client present, and three additional 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 112.4-108.6 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. 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 with service tag dated August23 rd ,2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected, and all were operational. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed two client files and two staff files, and all required documentation was current and up-to-date.

Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were given to HM at the end of the visit.