Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1 Year evaluation using the Care Inspection Tool. LPA Cho was greeted and granted entry by House Manager (HM) Dempsey Nicolas and explained the nature of the visit. Administrator (Admin) Hector Obar arrived on premise shortly after.

The facility is a two story property located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) clients of which two (2) may be non-ambulatory. There are two clients in care during today's visit with two care staff on duty.

LPA toured the interior and exterior portion of the facility and observed the facility to be clean, sanitary, and operational. The first floor consists of four bedrooms occupied by two clients and one staff. Two client bathrooms are also on the first floor. The clients' bedrooms were appropriately furnished and in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, sufficient storage space for personal belongings were observed, and clean linens were adequately stocked. Bathrooms were food to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The water temperature measured at 116.9 and 117.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The second floor consists of three rooms and one bath which is occupied by the second staff. LPA observed the evacuation chair stored in a closet by the stairwell. The fireplace was screened. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two day supply of perishables and seven day supply of non-perishable food. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the outdoor passageway free of obstruction. The exit gate was operating. The swimming pool gate was at least 5 feet high and the gate latch self-closes and self-latches. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading. Facility maintains two fire extinguishers which were mounted, charged, and serviced on June 11, 2024. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational on two floors. LPA observed the emergency disaster supplies including food/water in the living room closet.