Facility Evaluation Report, 02/14/2022 — Center Care Home, Fountain Valley CA

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Patricia Velazquez and Joseph Alejandre conducted an unannounced visit to Center Care Home. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and met with Administrator (AD) Melissa Omectin. The facility is licensed for 6 ambulatory clients. There are currently 4 clients living in the facility. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on December 22, 2021.

At 10:37 AM LPAs Velazquez and Alejandre conducted a tour of the physical plant along with AD Omectin. The 2 story home consists of 5 client bedrooms and 1 staff bedroom with 3 bathrooms. The 4 clients were not present as they were participating in an activity away from the facility. Client bedrooms had the required furnishings, bed linens, and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably. Client bath towels and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. LPA Alejandre tested the hot water temperature in the client bathrooms and it ranged from 105.2 to 112.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair with non-skid surfaces present. LPAs inspected the kitchen with AD Omectin. Perishable and non-perishable food was checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged. Toxins, sharps, and medications were locked and inaccessible to clients. First aid kit was checked and found to be in order. LPAs Velazquez and Alejandre along with AD Omectin observed 1 of 9 smoke alarms in the facility was operational and a client bedroom did not have a smoke alarm present in their room at the time of the visit which AD Omectin verified. The carbon monoxide detector in a hallway was also observed to be inoperable which AD Omectin verified.

LPAs Velazquez and Alejandre along with AD Omectin toured the outside grounds and no bodies of water were observed. There was shading and sufficient seating for clients. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards and the exit gates were operational. There were no security bars or weapons on the premises.