Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janira Arreola and Janette Romero conducted an unannounced annual required visit on 5/24/2023 at 02:24 p.m. LPAs was granted entry and met with Staff, Cindy Costelo, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was (2) staff and (3) client present.

The facility is a one story home with (5) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms. No pools or firearms are being kept at the facility. The clients served are adults between the ages of 18-59. LPAs conducted a tour of the interior and exterior and reviewed facility documents. LPA observed the following:

Physical Plant: LPA observed the client bedrooms. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed outdoor furniture and shaded area for clients. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. The LPAs observed unlocked knife on kitchen counter, as well as unlocked chemicals under the kitchen sink. LPAs also observed alcoholic beverages in the facility fridge that were accessible to residents. Deficiency was cited for this along with plan of correction. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 108F.

Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility did not meet the required 2-day supply of perishable foods. Deficiency was cited for this along with plan of correction.

Care & Supervision / Administration: Adequate staff are present for the supervision of clients during the visit. . Facility sketch, exit routes, personal rights, complaint information and emergency phone numbers were found posted in the facility. The listed administrator, possesses a current administrator's certificate.