Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Adelaide Williams introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit.

The facility has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, loft, laundry closet, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of the facility, review of records, medication and P&I audit.

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 of 76 degrees fahrenheit. LPA inspected clients bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected clients bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were functional. An adequate supply of linens and blankets stored upstairs in a closet in the hallway of the residence. Water temperature tested at 120 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, two charged fire extinguishers, first aid kit, and emergency kits. Posters such as; the personal rights, disaster plans and CCL complaint poster were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files and medications inside the locked filing cabinets. The facility has a working telephone line. There are no firearms, ammunition, pools or bodies of water. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for clients in care.

Food Service : Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care. Facility has a wide variety of food available. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly.