Facility Evaluation Report

On 09/23/2024 at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melody Brown and Eldin Serrano conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required comprehensive annual inspection to the facility. LPAs Brown and Serrano were greeted by Administrator Ruth Anguiano and gained access at the home. LPAs Brown and Serrano explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator Ruth Anguiano .

The facility has seven (7) bedrooms, four (4) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). The facility are licensed for 6 of which can be non-ambulatory. LPAs Brown and Serrano 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 Brown and Serrano observed six (6) clients during the visit. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs Brown and Serrano inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, chairs, and sufficient lighting. LPAs Brown and Serrano inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, charged fire extinguishers, and first aid kit with first aid book. In addition, LPAs Brown and Serrano observed non-slip mat on client’s bathroom.

Posters such as the personal rights, CCLD complaint poster, and emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Client medications were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. LPAs Brown and Serrano observed night lights at the hallway leading to clients' shared bathrooms. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility.