Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Fausto Reyes and introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that 2 clients are home and 1 in school. Licensee, Diana Rojas later arrived during the inspection.

The facility has four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, backyard with shed, and attached garage. LPA completed a walk through of facility, review of records, P&I audit 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 73 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 106.7 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster visiting policy, and house rules were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept locked and inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. Medications was observed locked and inaccessible to clients. There is no swimming pool, bodies of water, firearms or ammunition 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. Facility has a wide variety of food available. Dishes, cups, and utensils were also stored properly.