Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the La Verne's Touch Facility for an announced visit to conduct the Pre-Licensing Inspection. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was greeted by Searcy Synder, Licensee and Erika Reyes, Administrator and invited inside the facility. LPA was provided a space to set up and work, then provided a tour of the facility inside and out. LPA observed the following:

Application : The application is for an Adult Residential Facility (ARF). Fire clearance has been granted for four (4) ambulatory adult residents. Fire clearance was approved on 4/28/23.

Buildings and Grounds: The home is composed of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, 2 common areas, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, an attached garage and backyard. Interior pathways were unobstructed and free of clutter. Smoke, Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms were tested and found functional - all hardwired to one another. Fire Extinguishers were observed fully charged and last inspected 4/28/23.

The backyard included adequate spacing for activities and shady seating for residents in care. Exterior pathways were clear and unobstructed. There are no pools or other bodies of water located on premises. Administrator and Licensee report there are no weapons or ammunition kept in the facility.

Resident Rooms - each room included regulated mattress, bed linens, storage, seating, intact window screens and sufficient lighting. Each room also included extra linens and adequate storage space. One room has an attached bathroom. Bathroom appliances in working order and housed adequate paper and hygiene supplies .Bathrooms were observed to have non-slip bath mats available. The water temperature was tested and measured at 125 degrees Fahrenheit, Licensee was able to adjust the water heater decreasing the temperature to regulatory limits. Activity supplies such as board games, connect four, and a Playstation (videogame console) were available for resident use. The facility maintains an internet connection and working landline phone for its residents. The washing machine and dryer were observed in good condition.