Facility Evaluation Report

On 06/15/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Melissa Byers, introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that there is currently 1 resident in the facility and 2 residents in day program.

The facility has 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 staff bedroom with private bathroom, family room, kitchen, dining area, living 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 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 75 degrees fahrenheit. LPA inspected residents bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected residents bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were functional. An adequate supply of linens and blankets stored upstairs in a cabinet in the hallway of the residence. Water temperature in kitchen faucet tested at 112.8 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, two charged fire extinguishers, first aid kit, emergency kits and emergency food. Posters such as; the personal rights, disaster plans and CCL complaint poster were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to residents. There was a designated storage space for resident/staff files and medications inside the locked closet. The facility has a working telephone line. There are no pools or bodies of water. Firearm and ammunition is locked in a safe made inaccessible to residents. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care.