Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melody Brown arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA Brown met with Licensee Kenneth Leonard, introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Administrator Gloria Williams was contacted and arrived during the visit.

The facility has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). LPA Brown 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 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Brown inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, dresser, closet, chairs and sufficient lighting but no reading lamps for bedroom #2 and bedroom #3. LPA observed missing reading lamps in in bedroom #2 and bedroom #3. Deficiency issued. LPA Brown inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarm, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit with first aid book. Posters such as the personal rights, CCL complaint poster, emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, 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, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operates in safe conditions for clients in care.