Facility Evaluation Report

On this day, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kevin Saborit-Guasch and Samer Haddadin made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPAs were granted and greeted entry by facility staff after introducing themselves and stating the purpose of the visit. Assistant Program Director Jordan Herman and Operations Manager Jillian Rivero arrived later to assist with the visit.

LPAs accompanied by facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant. The facility is a two-level building located in an office park. The ground level is divided in four quarters dedicated to different activities and workshop. A lobby area is used as a relaxation space and to cool off when the warehouse spaces in the back get hot. There are spaces with board games, books, work training spaces, various activities as well as a computer lab for the use of program clients. The second level includes a media/movie room as well as a conference room and staff offices. On the day of the visit, there were 7 client absent out of a total client roster of 72. LPAs verified that the staff ratio was in compliance with the ratio specified by Regional Center of Orange County. There is no food service at the facility as all clients come with their prepared lunch. No food preparation area was observed during the tour of the physical plant.

Shuttles are observed picking up clients for transportation routes back to their respective residences. Program hours are stated to be typically from 9am until 3pm. The physical plant is confirmed to be well maintained and in good repair. LPAs interacted with multiple clients during the facility walk-through, all of whom appeared relaxed and well taken care of. All clients were observed to have left the program at approximately 3pm. The most recent inspection of the facility's fire safety equipment such as wired smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and a built-in sprinkler system were verified during the visit. There is no food preparation area as clients are stated to be bringing lunch from their residence. The facility does not dispense prescription or PRN medication as part of the program.