Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) La Vette Farlow and Magda Malcore arrived to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPAs met with Administrator Andrew Gonzalez, and introduced themselves and stated purpose of the visit. LPAs were informed that 3 clients are currently in the home and 1 client is currently in a college program.

The facility has 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, extra bedroom for staff and one storage room with a bed, office area, kitchen, dining area, family room, living room, laundry area, 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 76 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 127.6 and 121.9 degrees fahrenheit. The staff adjusted the water temperature and the LPAs measured the temperatures which tested at 90.6 and 91.5 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and charged fire extinguisher. 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 firearms, ammunition, pool or bodies of water in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, and operational.

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.