Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Howard Home, Montclair01/23/2025Licence 366405847

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed01/23/2025 01:24:48 PM
The inspector’s account

On 1/23/2025 at 09:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eldin Serrano conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required comprehensive annual inspection to the facility. LPA was greeted by House Manager (HM) Fermin Agrisola and gained access at the home. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to HM and he immediately called the licensee to come to the facility. The Licensee Judy Tolentino arrived an hour later.

The facility has four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory. LPA Serrano completed a walkthrough of the facility, review of records, Personal and Incidental (P&I) and medications audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), LPA observed three (3) client during the visit. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Serrano inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA Serrano inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 135.5 degrees Fahrenheit which is above regulation. Citation will be issued. The licensee adjusted the water heater's thermostat and the citation is corrected during the visit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, charged fire extinguishers, and first aid kit with first aid book.

Posters such as the personal rights, CCLD complaint poster, and emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Client medications were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction