Facility Evaluation Report

On 11/18/2024 at 08:45 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 Licensee/Administrator Lanee Tate and gained access at the home and LPA Brown explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee/Administrator Tate.

The facility is a three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom home with a kitchen/dining area, living room, laundry room, an attached garage and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). LPA Brown completed a walkthrough of the facility, review of records, and medications audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), LPA Brown observed no client during the visit. Licensee/Administrator Tate informed LPA Brown that their one (1) client’s out in the community. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Brown inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs, and sufficient lighting. LPA Brown inspected client bathroom; bathroom was clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperature tested at 108.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, 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 secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. LPA Brown observed no 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.