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 Administrator (AD) Annamarie Tomilloso and the purpose of the inspection was discussed.

During the inspection LPA and AD 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 seven 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 backyard and courtyard have multiple sitting areas, however, are not shaded; a Technical Advisory was given on this date. Discarded items were also observed in the backyard and courtyard; a Deficiency was cited on this date. LPA observed three 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 at 115.5 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 were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed six client files and three staff files. LPA interviewed staff and clients present.

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 was left at the facility.