Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA Coleman) and Mary Rico, (LPA Rico) arrived at the Big Dipper Adult Residential Facility unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA's introduced themselves to staff who granted LPA's entry. LPA's signed in and were provided with a space to work.

During today's visit, LPA's conducted a general overall inspection of the facility, interviews with staff and residents, and a file review. The facility is vendorized by the Inland Regional Center, (IRC).

The facility has 3 residents bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, a den, living room, attached garage, and backyard. LPA observed 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. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are each equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found operational. LPA tested the temperature from the kitchen faucet, which read at 109 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms - which were tested during the visit. Posters such as; the personal rights and disaster plans were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept secure and inaccessible in the garage. Staff and resident files are kept in the staff room which is kept secure. Medications are kept in a secure file cabinet in the dining room. Each resident has their own labeled bin for their prescribed medications. The facility was also equipped with emergency and first aid kits readily available for clients in care. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care.