Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Santino Fortes conducted an unannounced annual inspection, and met with Administrator (ADM) Carolyn Paradela. ADM stated facility has 3 staff and 4 clients.

LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA inspected 5 resident rooms (single), 0 staff rooms, 1 Common area, Dining area and Kitchen. LPA observed resident rooms each equipped with a chair, night stand, sufficient lighting and chest of drawers. Room temperature was at 73.5 degrees F. Hot water temperature was measured from resident bathroom at 107.8* 107* F, Kitchen 106* F. LPA observed the first aid kit to be complete. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and all functioned properly when tested. 2 Fire extinguishers were serviced on 1/24/25. The facility conducted a fire drill on 2-4-25. Restrooms observed to have non-skid flooring. LPAs observed perishable food supply of at least two days and non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. Refrigerator temperature was observed at 42.4* F and Freezer temperature was 0* F. LPA observed medication storage, knives storage, and cleaning product storage locked and inaccessible to clients in care.

The front and back yards of the facility were inspected. Outdoor exits and walkways were unobstructed. Facility has no storage shed. Garage was observed storing emergency supplies, van, and oxygen tanks

LPA observed Facility License and Resident Personal rights were posted. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff, 4 clients and observed to be complete. LPA reviewed 4 clients medications, centrally stored medication records and were observed to be complete.

No deficiencies were cited during today's visit as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. This report was reviewed and a copy was provided to ADM for signature.