Facility Evaluation Report

Bridget Barcus ARF, Apple Valley08/18/2022Licence 366412371

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed08/18/2022 12:46:04 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual required visit, with an emphasis on infection control. LPA met with administrator Bridget Barcus and direct support staff.

LPA and Administrator toured the facility inside and out. The facility has no bodies of water. The facility has operating smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Medication and client files were kept secured and locked. LPA observed at least two (2) days supply of perishable food items and seven (7) days supply of nonperishable food items. The client bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting.

LPA Bueno observed one central entry point and sign-in policy has been designated for screening. LPA was screened upon entry. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and residents for COVID-19, when and how to isolate and quarantine clients. The facility keeps a schedule for cleaning and disinfecting common rooms and frequently touched areas.

LPA Bueno observed no health and safety concerns at the time of visit. Based on observations made during today’s inspection, the facility appears to be meeting operational compliance and no deficiencies are cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Ms. Barcus at the conclusion of the inspection.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction