Facility Evaluation Report

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry entry by Daniel Herrera-Garcia, administrator.

An initial application for a license to operate as an Enhanced Behavioral Support Home was received by the Department on December 21, 2022 for a capacity of four clients including one non-ambulatory. LPA accompanied by administrator toured the physical plant. Facility is a one-level home with a frontyard, backyard and attached garage. There are four individual bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms include all necessary components of furnishing including a light, chair, storage space for personal items and a full-size or larger bed as well as a supply of new linen and bedsheets. An additional supply for each bed was also observed to be present in the attached garage. There are three bathrooms on the premises. Common living spaces are present and a computer connected to the internet is present for the use of the clients in care. Facility is clean, sanitary and free of odors in all areas inspected.

Kitchen equipment is present and operating as required. Utensils and plates are observed to be plastic for safety purposes. A supply of non-perishable food is already present and administrator states perishable will be provided as required by Title 22 Regulations once clients are admitted.

The centrally stored medication storage will be placed in a locked medication cart along with a lockable refrigerator for medication requiring cold storage. The garage is also used for additional storage of food and activity items, along with emergency and back-up supplies and as a meeting room. There is a locked administrative office present. Staff and client records will be maintained in the office and placed under lock as well. Staff files were not reviewed at this time as the facility is not yet receiving clients. Administrator stated that Regional Center of Orange County had however anticipated placement of several clients once the license to operate is granted. A sample client file was requested and reviewed to include all necessary components. The administrator's certificate and health screening were also requested and reviewed. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C