Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA met with Administrator Maria Jimenez and stated the purpose of this visit.

The facility is a two-story structure and licensed for six ambulatory clients. This facility offers care for the Developmentally Disabled.

At about 1:07 PM, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed three clients in care and one staff member on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were two shared client rooms, two private client rooms and two staff rooms which were in the first and second floor. Client rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and hot water was measured at 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Bathroom (2) was observed to be in good repair and hot water was measured at 105.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to clients in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was observed. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. Facility offers a 2-car garage mainly used as an office and for storage with an operational washer and dryer. Medications and toxins where locked and kept away from clients. Kitchen was in good repair.