Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michelle Echeverria and Lavette Farlow arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPAs met with Assistant Administrator, Leylani Mendoza and staff Efeme Egere and introduced themselves and stated purpose of the visit. LPAs were informed that there are currently 3 clients in care.

The facility has 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, staff bedroom with private bathroom, a kitchen, dining area, living room, family room, laundry room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPAs completed a walk through of facility, review of records and an audit of P&I and medication.

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 farenheit. LPAs inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPAs inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperature tested at 108.8 degrees farenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and two charged fire extinguishers. Posters such as; the personal rights, disaster plan and CCL complaint poster were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secured cabinets and closets inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for clients/staff files. Medications and first aid kit were observed in secure cabinets. The facility had emergency kits. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for clients in care.

Food Service : Non-perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care. LPAs observed that the facility did not have two days of perishables available. Technical violation issued. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly.