Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Independence First, Inc.-buena Vista, Lemon Grove09/25/2025Licence 374602722

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed09/29/2025 12:58:38 PM
Name of licensing program analystAmy Domingo
Name of licensing program managerSimon Jacob
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Domingo conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Ms. Ong, Direct Support Professional (DSP) to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. Later Administrator Elsie Aguinaldo joined the visit..

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory, developmentally disabled adults. During today’s inspection, there was a total of four (4) clients in care, all of whom are ambulatory.

LPA, accompanied by Administrator Aguinaldo, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant.. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant.

There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction