Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA observed no one to be home after ringing door bell and knocking on door 3 times. LPA called Administrator, Solomon Olowo and stated that he will send someone to provide access shortly. LPA met with staff, Chinmerem Klinszndujiuba and Yusuf Ologunlado introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Staff Obolo Oluwayemisi and administrator Solomon Olowo arrived shortly after.

The facility has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, family room, loft/office area, laundry room, backyard, and attached garage. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of the facility, review of records, and P&I audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 80 degrees fahrenheit. LPA inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. LPA observed that the administrator did not have hygiene items like toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant. Deficiency issued. Water temperatures tested at 116 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster, house rules, and emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Chemicals, toxins, sharps, medications and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. Clients/Staff files and P&I were observed locked and made inaccessible. The facility had emergency kits. There are no firearms, ammunition, swimming pool or bodies of water in the facility. LPA observed that the facility had a total of 5 outlet covers missing located in the family room, client's bedroom, and loft. Deficiency issued.

Yards/Outside: One shaded patio, a side gate with self-latching handle on the left side of the house that leads into the backyard. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions.