Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/10/2024 at 08:28 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA Brown was greeted by an adult family member and gained access at the home. Licensee/Administrator Rina Silva was informed of the visit. LPA Brown explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee/Administrator Silva.

The facility has five (5) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage, backyard and a swimming pool with the required fence and locked. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). LPA Brown completed a walkthrough of the facility, review of records, client's Personal and Incidental (P&I) and medications audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), LPA Brown observed four (4) clients during the visit. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Brown inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA Brown inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with combined operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, a back-up carbon monoxide detector, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit with first aid book.

Posters such as; the personal rights, CCLD complaint poster, and emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Client medications were kept in medication room inaccessible to clients. LPA Brown did not observe night lights at the hallway leading to clients' shared bathrooms. Deficiency will be issued. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility.