Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/08/2024 at 10:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melody Brown and Becky Mann made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection LPAs Brown and Mann met with Charanjit Dhaliwal, a family member of the Licensee and was granted entry to the facility. At the time of the visit there was no staff present, and no clients present. The facility is a four (4) bedroom, two (2) and 1/2, bathroom home, with a kitchen/dining area, living room, and attached garage. The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) home and no information available if the facility has been vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). Licensed capacity is (4), current census is zero (0). LPAs Brown and Mann conducted a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: The facility currently has no clients in care. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs Brown and Mann inspected future 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 temperatures in the bathrooms to be at 88 degrees Fahrenheit . Technical Violation issued. The facility is equipped with operating combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. The home is currently being utilized as residential home by the Licensee's family while waiting on placement of clients.

Emergency Disaster plan was observed. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. LPAs were informed of empty medication closet where medication will be potentially stored and inaccessible to clients. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions.

Food Service: LPA observed seven (7) days non-perishable and two (2) days perishable food supply. Facility has a variety of food available. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly.