Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Staff, Tammy Walker introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that there is currently 1 client in the facility. Tammy phone called Administrator, Claudia Walker and stated that she would arrive soon.

The facility has 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, kitchen, dining area, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of the facility, review of records 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 108.6 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and charged fire extinguisher. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster and disaster plans were posted in the office. LPA observed that the cabinets where knives and chemicals are stored were accessible to clients. Technical violation issued. Administrator immediately locked the cabinets. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. Medications and first aid kit were observed in secure cabinets and inaccessible to clients. The facility had emergency kits in the garage for clients in care. 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.

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