Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) LaVette Farlow and Michelle Echeverria arrived to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPAs met with Caregiver Brenda Rodriguez, and introduced ourselves and stated purpose of the visit. LPAs asked that Caregiver Rodriguez informed the administrator of our arrival. LPAs was informed that there was 1 client in the home and the other 3 client were away at the Day Program.

The facility has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, office area, kitchen, dining area, family room, living room, 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 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 106.1 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and charged fire extinguisher with an inspection date 03/27/24. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster and disaster plans were posted in the office. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. Medications and first aid kit were observed in secure cabinets and inaccessible to clients. The facility had emergency kits in the garage for clients in care. There are no swimming pool, bodies of water, 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.