Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Paola Guerrero and Andrew Martinez made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection LPAs met with Facility Administrator Joanna Chavez and was granted entry to the facility. At the time of the visit there were two (2) staff present, two (2) clients were present, third (3) client was at a doctor appointment and foruth (4) client was attending Day Program. The facility is a four (4) bedroom, two and half (2.5), bathroom home, with a kitchen/dining area, living room, and attached garage. The facility is an Adult Residential (ARF) level 6 designated home, vendorized by Inland Regional Center. Licensed capacity is (4) current census (4). LPAs was accompanied by Facility Administrator, to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

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. LPAs inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPAs observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPAs measured and observed the water temperature in the bathrooms to be at 116 degrees F. The facility is equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms which were tested and were found to be operational. Posters such as personal rights were observed. The disaster plan was posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to clients in care. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. Medications are kept inside medication closet inaccessible to clients. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operates in safe conditions for clients in care.

Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care.

Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All staff members working in the facility have criminal record clearance through the department