Facility Evaluation Report
On 05/10/2023 at 9:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual 1-year site inspection. LPA met with Administrator Estella Usher and explained the reason for the visit. The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is compliant with Title 22 Regulations. This is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) with fire clearance for 4 ambulatory residents.
Kitchen: The kitchen area was observed at 9:30am. The facility has a sufficient supply of non-perishable and perishable food items as well as utensils for all clients. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored inaccessible to clients. Knives and sharp objects are stored in a locked cabinet. The stove and dishwasher are in operating condition. Food is stored properly in the refrigerator and pantry.
Common areas: All furniture in the facility was observed to be in good condition. At 10:00am, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguishers were charged and serviced in January 2023. The washer and dryer are in the laundry room/area. Each resident has adequate supply of fresh linen located in 2 hall cabinets. Inside and outside passageways are free from obstruction. All rooms are maintained at a comfortable temperature and all window screens are in good repair and free of insects, dirt, and/or debris.
Restrooms: The two client restrooms were clean, sanitary, and in operating condition with nonskid surfaces. The restrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap, required postings, and both restrooms had electric hand dryers. At 9:45am, the hot water temperature measured in the hallway restroom was within temperature regulations.
Backyard: The backyard has furniture for client use with shade. The facility has a sun room for the residents. The exit from the facility is audio egress and the backyard gate is delayed egress. Contd. LIC809-C
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction