Facility Evaluation Report, 10/03/2023 — Steadfast Chopin DR, 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 Florante Adoptante. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection with Assistant Administrator (AAD) Susierose Abella and House Manager (HM) Kimberly Funelas. 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 home with six client bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one staff bedroom. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The back yard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed three staff and three clients present, two 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 107.4 F degrees. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted at 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. Stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected. Sharps were observed locked in a lock box inside a kitchen cabinet. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication closet was observed to be locked and lock is operational. LPA reviewed five client files and three staff files. LPA interviewed three clients and two 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.