Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/10/2025 at 03:47 PM, 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 a Licensee/Administrator Marc Ewell and gained access at the home. LPA Brown explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee/Administrator Ewell.

The facility has six (6) bedrooms, four (4) and 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, attached garage, and a backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). LPA Brown completed a walkthrough of the facility, review of records, medications audit and Personal & Incidental (P&I) audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPA Brown observed four (4) clients during the visit. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 72 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 bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperature tested at 110.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, charged fire extinguishers, and first aid kit with first aid book.

Posters such as; the personal rights, CCLD complaint poster, labor laws, emergency disaster plan, Visitation Policy, Grievance Procedures, and House Rules were posted in a common area. Client medications were kept in secure cabinet inaccessible to clients. LPA Brown observed no night lights at the hallway leading to clients' shared bathroom located in the first floor of the home. Technical Violation will be issued. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility.