Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore conducted an unannounced required 1-year visit to the facility. LPA met with Francia Alvarado, Licensee, and discussed the purpose of the visit.

The facility is a level (2), Adult Residential Facility (ARF) and is an Inland Regional Center (IRC) certified vendor. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to the following:

Operation/Physical Plant: The facility has a fire clearance for four (4 ) ambulatory clients and a current census of three (3) clients. The facility has a infection control plan and client registry list on file. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility also has sufficient backyard activity space for clients in care; However, the facility's backyard has overgrown dry weeds which presents a safety hazard. Deficiency cited.The facility’s indoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient indoor activity space and supplies for client use. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. The facility is equipped with operating laundry equipment, carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. The facility has sufficient supply of bed linen, towels, and hygiene products for clients in care. The facility has posted in a common area client personal rights, facility license, and emergency telephone numbers. Client bedrooms were equipped with beds, bed linen, chairs, storage space and sufficient lighting. Client toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were operating in safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water in client bathrooms tested at 107 degrees F.

Food Service: The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for number of clients in care. The facility’s freezer temperature is maintained at zero degrees. The facility’s refrigerator temperature is maintained at 38 degrees F. The facility has sufficient cups, plates, and utensils for client use. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept locked and store away from food areas.