Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melisa Rankin arrived unannounced to conduct a one year required annual. LPA met with Assistant Administrator Angeles Pimentel and explained the reason for the visit. A short time later, Charmaine Abata, Administrator, arrived.

LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and to ensure the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

Kitchen: The kitchen area was observed. The facility has a sufficient supply of non-perishable and perishable food items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored in the garage, inaccessible to clients. Knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Emergency supply of food and water was observed in the garage.

Common areas: Living and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational at the time of the visit. LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The fire extinguishers were charged and serviced on 2/11/2025. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. No bodies of water noted. The washer and dryer are in the garage. The garage is not locked but items in the garage that can pose a hazard are locked.

Restrooms: The two client restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with non-skid surfaces/mats. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels.