Facility Evaluation Report

Benson House, INC #9, Cathedral City10/13/2025Licence 336412350

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed10/13/2025 11:08:14 AM
Name of licensing program analystJanira Arreola
Name of licensing program managerCarolyn Tuba
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for a required annual inspection. LPA was met with Administrator, Richard Stephens, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. There were (3) staff and (2) clients present at the time of the visit.

Facility is a one story home with (4) client bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, and (1) staff office. The facility has no pool and no firearms are being stored.

LPA observed the physical plant floors doors and windows, fixtures and furniture were in good repair and were present. There are extra linens and hygiene items, for clients and cleaning supplies to ensure the facility is sanitary. Facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. The hot water temperature was observed at 110F. Required postings were found in the facility including the Department 1-800-Let-Us-No Poster.

(4) Client files and (3) staff files were reviewed which possessed all required documents. All staff present are fingerprint cleared. The client personal and incident funds and ledgers were reviewed, funds were accounted for.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction