Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michelle Echeverria and Becky Mann arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPAs met with Staff, Mercidita Alpar, introduced themselves and stated purpose of the visit.

The facility has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 dining areas, living room, family room, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPAs completed a walk through of the facility, review of records, P&I and medication 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 73 degrees fahrenheit. LPAs inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPAs inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 107.5 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. 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 operating in safe conditions for clients in care.

Food Service : LPAs observed 2 days of perishables and 7 days non-perishables food, pantry stocked and up to date. Facility has a variety of food available. Dishes, cups, and utensils were stored properly. LPAs observed the kitchen counter broken on 5 different areas. Deficiency issued.