Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore conducted an unannounced required 1-year visit to the facility. LPA met with Ivy Bader, Licensee, and discussed the purpose of the visit.

The facility is a level (2), Adult Residential Facility (ARF) and is an Inland Regional Center (IRC) certified vendor. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to the following:

Operation/Physical Plant: The facility has a fire clearance for four (4) ambulatory clients and a current census of three (3) clients. The facility has a infection control plan and client registry list on file. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility's outdoor activity space is gated and has sufficient shaded space for client activities. The facility’s indoor space is sufficient for client activities and passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. The facility is equipped with operating laundry equipment, fire/carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. The facility has sufficient supply of bed linen, towels, hygiene products and activity supplies for clients in care. The facility has posted in a common area client personal rights, house rules, Community Care Licensing Complaint poster, and disaster evacuation plan. Client bedrooms were equipped with beds, bed linen, chairs, night stands, sufficient storage space and lighting. Client toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were operating in safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water in client bathrooms tested at 107- and 116- degrees F. Deficiencies cited: the facility's backyard passageway had overgrown pomegranate foliage and outdoor furniture blocking passageway clearance.

Food Service: The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for number of clients in care. The facility’s freezers were maintained at a temperature of zero degrees. The facility’s refrigerators were maintained at a temperature of 44 degrees F. The facility has sufficient cups, plates, and utensils for client use.