Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) LaVette Farlow and Edith Conchas made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPAs met with Collin Grant, Administrator/DSP and Lauren Garrett DSP who granted entry into the facility.

The facility is a four (4) bedroom, two (2), bathroom home, with a kitchen/dining area, living room, and attached garage.

The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) level 4I designated home vendorized by Inland Regional Center. Licensed capacity is (4) current census (4) all clients were at day program/work at the time of visit.

LPAs was accompanied by Lauren Garrett to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

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. LPAs inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately.

The hot water temperature tested within regulation at 115, and 118 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fully charge fire extinguishers. Posters such as personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area.

Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to clients in care. All sharps are locked. There was a designated office for client/staff files. Overall, the facility appeared to be clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for clients in care.

Food Service: At approximately 9:42AM LPA's observed the facility food supply and notice the facility had non-perishable items but not a sufficient amount for a minimum of a one week supply for the number of residents in care. A deficiency cited. LPA's inquired about the food supply and advised the administrator they would need to purchase more non-perishable items. The perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care. Facility has a variety of food available for clients. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly.