Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with house manager, Justin Medina and Administrator, Lydia Escutia introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Licensee, Amber Espinoza and spouse Rae Espinoza arrived shortly after.

The facility has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, family room, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of the facility, review of records, P&I and medication 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 74 degrees fahrenheit. LPA inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 105.8 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, charged fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster, emergency disaster plan were posted in a common area. Chemicals, toxins, sharps, medications and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. Clients/Staff files and P&I were observed locked and made inaccessible. The facility had emergency kits, emergency food and water. There are no firearms, ammunition, swimming pool or bodies of water in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for clients in care.

Yards/Outside: One shaded patio, a side gate with self-latching handle on the left and right side of the house that leads into the backyard and 1 shed that is used for storage were observed. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions.