Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad conducted this announced inspection for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant (AP) Joan Christine Botin, discussed the purpose of the inspection, and toured the facility. Facility is to operate an Adult Residential Facility. Application was submitted to Community Care Licensing on 07/27/2023. This is an initial application with no clients in care.

During the inspection, LPA and AP observed the following: Structure: this is a one-story home. Facility is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, one-story home with detached garage that is being used for storage and activities. Facility telephone number is (714) 735-8973. Client Bedrooms: the 4 client bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the clients’ furnishings. Lamps, chairs, linens, and storage for each client bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: there are no staff bedrooms. Bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested between 110 to 114 F degrees. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: 2 days perishable and 7 days nonperishable food supply reviewed. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed and tested. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the kitchen and laundry room. Medication cabinet is locked. First-Aid Kit & Activity Supplies: observed and available. Client & Staff Files: this is an initial inspection. LPA observed storage area for client and staff files. Fire clearance was approved by Orange County Fire Authority on 09/05/2023. Backyard exit gate is operational and unlocked. Back yard has shaded area for outdoor activities and sufficient seating for clients. Component III was completed with AP during today’s inspection. AP will obtain liability insurance once application is approved.

During the inspection, LPA explained the process of this application and about the post licensing inspection once the facility is licensed. AP was informed today that the facility is ready for licensure and final approval will be processed by the CAB supervisor in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to AP.