Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/23/2024 at 9:10AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS) Raquel Hernandez, Melody Brown and Renese Howell-Small conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required comprehensive annual inspection to the facility. LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small were greeted by a staff and gained access at the home. Licensee/Administrator Ana Maria Santalla was contacted and informed of the visit. LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee/Administrator Ana Maria Santalla. The facility has five (5) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small completed a walkthrough of the facility, review of records, personal and incidental (P&I) and medications audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small observed two (2) clients during the visit. Out of the four (4) clients’ in the community. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, chairs, and sufficient lighting. LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 109 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit with first aid book. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCLD complaint poster, labor laws, and emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Client medications were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. LPAs Hernandez, Brown and Small observed no night lights in 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. **Continuation on LIC809C**