Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with staff, Erika Arevalo and introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Erika phone called Licensee, Manuel Mendoza and stated that he was on his way to the facility.

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. LPA completed a walk through of facility, review of records and an audit of P&I and medication. Licensee arrived after the completion of the walk through.

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. 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 temperature tested at 120 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and charged fire extinguisher. 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 : Perishable and non-perishable food supply is sufficient for number of clients in care. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly.