Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 at 8am . During today’s visit, LPA met with Daniel Herrera-Garcia, Administrator .

The facility is a single story Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (EBSH) which has four bedrooms, three bathrooms with an approved fire clearance of three ambulatory and one non-ambulatory. The facility currently has a census of three clients in care. Upon entry LPA observed one lead staff member and eight direct care staff. Regional Center also came to the facility to conduct a quarterly visit.

During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in three of three client bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits . The hot water temperature measured between 108.3 and 115.8 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operational . The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on January 8, 2025. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on April 2, 2025 . LPA observed a secured Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in dining area and all staff are instructed on how to use it.

LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed. The First Aid kit has all the required elements and includes an American Red Cross book.