Facility Evaluation Report, 05/24/2023 — Chase Special Care Home, Fountain Valley CA

On 05/09/2023 , at 11:10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez made an attempted unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Required - Year inspection. LPA Martinez was told by a gentlemen who stated no one was home and that he was only the Mechanic. LPA Martinez called and spoke to Administrator (AD)Sarah Paul who indicated there are currently no clients in care at this facility. AD Paul indicated they have not been able to be vendored by Orange County Regional Center and she does not know why. AD Sarah Paul indicated she is not available at the moment. LPA told AD she will visit facility at a later date.

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On 05/17/2023, at approximately 3:00 PM, LPA Martinez made a second attempt visit in order to conducted a Required 1 Year inspection. LPA knocked on the door several times and received no answer. LPA contacted Sarah Paul via telephone who stated no one is in the home and is unavailable at the moment to meet LPA. LPA advised Sarah LPA will return at a later date.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez made this unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection. LPA Martinez met with Administrator Sarah Paul, who reiterated there are currently no clients in care at this facility. AD Paul indicated "Due to facility not being vendored by Orange County Regional Center, we haven't been able to move the clients to this facility." Currently have 6 placement's at Aloe Special Care Home, #306001386. The plan is to move 4 of the 6 to Chase Special Care Home upon vendorization.

LPA along with AD Paul toured inside and outside of the facility and the following was observed: Client bedrooms were observed to be spacious and easily accommodate furnishings such as lamps, chair, dresser and a bed. Bathrooms were clean, faucets, showers and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature in client bathroom was within regulatory requirements.