Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Licensee Miles Wilton and Naomie Arroyo and was granted entry. Fire clearance was granted on 06/13/2024 for a total of four (4) clients. LPA observed the following:

Facility is a one-story building with four (4) client bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a staff office, two (2) living room areas, a dining area, and a kitchen. LPA observed clients bedrooms with the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, nightstands, dressers, chairs, lighting, and emergency lighting. Client bathrooms had clean appliances that were operating in safe and sanitary condition. Hot water temperature was recorded and met department requirement. Facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods.

Client and staff files will be located in the staff office. Client medication will be centrally stored and locked in cabinets at the medication station. The facility does not have any bodies of water on the property. There is a covered area with seating for the all the clients. All passageways were free from obstruction. LPA observed multiple charged fire extinguisher in the facility. Multiple smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms were operational. The facility does not have any firearms and ammunition on the property. LPA observed required postings including the visitation polices, emergency/disaster plans, complaint procedures, and personal rights. Facility contains emergency supplies and first aid kits with the required items. The facility has working telephone for client use.

LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. The facility has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Administrator Arroyo.