Facility Evaluation Report

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 Marrian Atolba and explained the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Ronald “Ron” Garcia was contacted by phone and arrived at approximately 1:00 p.m. During the inspection LPA and Staff Atolba 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 four client bedrooms, one staff bedroom, two bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The back yard has a shaded sitting area and in-ground swimming pool. Pool was observed to be fenced and met regulation requirements. During the inspection, LPA observed clients arriving from day program. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. LPA observed a common towel being used by all clients to dry their hands in the client bathroom; a Technical Violation was issued on this date. Water temperature tested at 109.2 F degrees.LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. 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 with service tag dated 10/12/23. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed three out of three client files and two staff files. A disaster drill log was not available for review and disaster drills are currently not being conducted at the facility; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. LPA interviewed staff and clients present.

Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.