Facility Evaluation Report

On 07/26/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Vincent Pedroso and introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that there are currently 4 clients in care in which 3 are home and 1 in day program.

The facility has 4 client bedrooms, 2 client bathrooms, 1 staff bedroom, living room, kitchen, family room, 2 dining areas, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of the facility and review of records.

Physical Plant: The facility is not operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). LPA reviewed the facility sketch that was approved by the fire inspector an observed that there has been alterations made on the current floor plan. The loft has been converted into a staff bedroom and master bedroom into a client's bedroom. Deficiency issued with civil penalty. The facility has no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 78 degrees farenheit. LPA inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperature tested at 111.1 degrees farenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and two charged fire extinguishers. Posters such as; the personal rights, emergency disaster plan and CCL complaint poster were posted in a common area. LPA observed the Emergency disaster plan last reviewed on 06/03/2019. Technical violation issued. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, medication and other dangerous items were kept locked and secured inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for clients/staff files. First aid kit and emergency disaster kits were observed in the facility. There are no firearms, ammunition, pools or bodies of water in the facility.

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.