Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with staff, Reina Rios and introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Reina phone called Licensee, Manuel Mendoza and stated that he was out of town and was going to send Manager, Mya Mendoza to assist with the visit. Manager, Mya Mendoza arrived shortly after.

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.

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 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA observed that the facility did not have sufficient linen to permit changing used linen once per week. Technical violation issued. LPA inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperature tested at 106 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.