Facility Evaluation Report

On 11/04/2024 at 1:06 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Renese Howell-Small and Magda Malcore conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required comprehensive annual inspection to the facility. LPAs Small and Malcore were greeted by a staff and gained access to the home. Licensee/Administrator Kathleen Goucher was informed of the visit. LPAs explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee/Administrator Kathleen Goucher .

The facility has four (4) bedrooms, two and a half (2.5) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center (IRC). LPAs completed a walk through of the facility, review of records, and medications audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), LPAs observed three (3) clients during the visit. There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 63 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, chairs, and sufficient lighting. LPAs Small and Malcore inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 106.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit with first aid book.

Posters such as; the personal rights, labor laws, and emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Client medications were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. LPAs observed two night lights in the hallway leading to clients' shared bathrooms. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms and ammunition in the facility.