Facility Evaluation Report, 01/15/2025 — Ehiemere Residential Care Homes, Moreno Valley CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. On today’s visit the LPA met with staff, Estefany Rodriguez Hinojosa; she was notified of the purpose for the visit. Administrator, Chyke Ehiemere, who is currently out of the country, was contacted via telephone by the LPA and the staff member; however, he could not be reached for notification.

PHYSICAL PLANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY: The Licensee appears to be operating the facility within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. There is currently 1 client in care. Outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No pool or other body of water was observed on the property. Per staff, there are no weapons kept in the home. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were inaccessible to clients in care. A comfortable temperature was being maintained in the home. There was sufficient lighting in all rooms to ensure the comfort and safety of clients. Toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were kept safe, sanitary, and in operating condition. The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and found to be operable. The interior areas of the home were observed to be very clean and safe.

Operational Requirements: The Licensee has secured and appears to be maintaining the approved fire clearance.

STAFFING: Review of the facility's staff schedule revealed one staff member to be scheduled for all three shifts from 01/07/25 through 01/16/25. Per staff, only 1 staff member is scheduled for the whole day. Staff are trained in emergency procedures and medication administration. The LPA observed that Staff #1 was unable to continue the operation or the carrying out of the administrator's responsibilities during their absence. Staff #1 was unable to assist the LPA with obtaining facility records and had to contact Staff #2 (staff who works at another facility) to facilitate the visit. A citation will be issued.