Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) MIchelle Echeverria and Lavette Farlow arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPAs met with staff Ciara Delay and Anthony Davis, and introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPAs were informed that there was 1 client home and 3 in day program.

The facility has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 staff bedroom with private bathroom, kitchen, dining area, family room, living room, loft, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPAs completed a walk through of facility, review of records, medication 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 72 degrees fahrenheit. LPAs inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPAs observed the downstairs client's bedroom mattress with bad springs. Deficiency issued. LPAs observed the downstairs client's bedroom closet used as the facility's storage. Deficiency issued. LPAs inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 111.4 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and charged fire extinguisher. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster and disaster plans were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secure and inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. Medications and first aid kit were observed secure and inaccessible to clients. The facility had emergency kits in the garage for clients in care. There are no firearms or ammunition in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for clients in care.

Food Service : Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care. Facility has a wide variety of food available for clients. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly. Emergency food and water were also observed.