Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Zoila Flores and explained the reason for the visit. LPA and Administrator toured the facility. The facility is a two story home with 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, living room, dining room and a TV room. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last fire drill was conducted on March 13, 2024.. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a two day perishable and a seven day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed medications and knives are kept locked in the closet. The garage is used to store extra supplies and food. There is an extra refrigerator and freezer in the garage. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept locked in the garage. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. There a 3 bedrooms downstairs. 2 bedrooms are used for storage of old furniture and are not used by clients or staff. 1 bedroom downstairs is for staff. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom is for staff. There are 3 client rooms upstairs, 2 are private, 1 is shared. LPA observed all client bedrooms are clean and organized. LPA observed all client rooms had the required bedding and furniture. LPA observed the fire extinguisher upstairs was fully charged. LPA observed all bathrooms were clean and operational. Hot water in all the bathrooms measured 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is a large plastic shed in the backyard and a one room building. Both are used for storage and kept locked. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. Both exit gates are operational. LPA observed there is a table and chairs in the patio for clients to sit outside. There is a tree that provides some shade but there is no umbrella or covering for the table. LPA reviewed 4 client files, LPA observed that all the clients have notices verifying regular doctor visits but none of the clients had physician's reports (LIC 602s) completed in their files. LPA reviewed client medications. 3 out of the 4 clients are taking prescribed medications. LPA observed client 4 was missing 5 medications (3 PRN, 2 routine). LPA reviewed staff records. No discrepancies observed. Deficiencies are being cited per title 22 division six of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided along with appeal rights.