Facility Evaluation Report, 05/19/2023 — Elizabeth Homes- Los Molinos, Buena Park CA

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 Erwin Palomar. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and House Manager (HM) Medrado Cruz arrived at 11:34 a.m. Assistant Administrator (AAD) Maxine Kniazeff arrived at 11:51 a.m.

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 house with six client bedrooms and two bathrooms. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. The back yard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed one staff and two clients present. Per Staff, all other clients were away at day program. One client and two additional staff arrived during the inspection. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 113.5 F degrees. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted in the hallway by the entrance of the facility. 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. Disaster drill log indicated last disaster drill was conducted on 5/05/23. Facility appliances were inspected and all tested operable. Sharps were observed locked in kitchen cabinet. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed six client files and five staff files. LPA interviewed the three clients present and three staff.

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.