Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced on-site one-year Infection Control Inspection visit to the above-named facility. LPA arrived at 2:20 pm and was greeted by Staff 1 (S1). LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Jennifer Goddard, Administrator arrived at approximately 2:47 pm.

At the time of arrival, there were five residents in care and one staff on duty. The facility is a single-story home to residents with a mental illness diagnosis. The facility contracts with Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness.

A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service.

The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings were checked. The facility was seen to be in good repair inside and outside. Fire inspection was last conducted on 9/13/2022. The carbon monoxide alarm and six smoke alarms are in good working order.

The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with at least two days of perishables and seven days of non-perishables.

The facility has an entry station at the front door entering the facility. Upon entry, staff, visitors, and clients who are returning from an outing are required to sign-in and have a temperature screening. All documentation is kept in a binder in the locked staff office. Documentation is filed on a regular basis.

PPE gear, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, disinfecting spray, gloves, masks, and thermometers, and backup PPE are kept in the staff office and in a garage located at the back of the facility grounds. A backup supply is also kept at the Mental Wellness Center which is off-site from the facility.