Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christine Dolores and Santino Fortes arrived to the facility unannounced to open the initial complaint investigation for complaint control number 26-AS-20241007160553. During tour of the facility, a violation was observed, therefore prompting a case management – other visit. LPAs met with Executive Director, Kenia Sanchez.

During the tour of the facility, LPAs observed 2 out of 2 side exit gates located in the patio were locked using a combination lock. 2 out of 2 side gates are considered an emergency exit area. ED states the locks were implemented when ED started at the facility about 3 months ago. ED was unable to produce documentation to show a fire clearance approval to lock the exterior fence gates.

A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D.

This report was reviewed with Executive Director, Kenia Sanchez and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.