Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Grace Palomares Licensee and was granted entry. LPA introduced self and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) level 2, designated home vendor by Inland Regional Center. The facility has 3 client bedrooms, 1 staff office, 1 staff bedroom and 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. LPA completed a walk through of the facility with Raphael Lladones, Administrator.

Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements - LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees F for the residents. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water measured in the residents restroom at 132.2 degrees F which is above regulation. A Deficiency cited. Grab bar chair is present in the restroom. LPA observed a locked cabinet in kitchen Island and locked drawer with sharps with cleaning supplies. Hallway closet with extra linen, and hygiene products. LPA observed cleaning supplies and chemicals was locked, and inaccessible to residents in care.

Fire extinguishers are charged, and mounted. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Night lights and emergency lighting is present. A locked area is provided for medications. There is a telephone working at this location. The LIC 610D, emergency disaster plan is maintained. Emergency Drills and Fire Drills are being maintained. The facility has a current written emergency plan of operation. The facility is maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the state fire marshal. P&I funds was accessed and verified by LPA.