Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Star Stevenson arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and were greeted by Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2). Giorjeous Garcia, Administrator was contacted and arrived at approximately 10:30 AM. Facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) with four clients in care. Client 1 (C1) and Client 2 (C2) were present during today's visit. LPAs were informed that Client 3 (C3) and Client 4 (C4) were away at Day Program. Facility is vendorized with North Bay Regional Center (NBRC).

At approximately 10:30 AM, LPAs initiated a tour of the facility with Administrator and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperatures in clients' bathrooms measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPAs observed a supply of clean linens and hygiene, paper, and incontinent care products available for clients. Clients' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have all of the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable food and one week of non-perishable foods, as well as an emergency water supply. Medications were centrally stored and locked. There is a shaded seating area in the backyard with outdoor space for activities. Facility has a couple games available for clients, but LPAs did not observe the two clients in care engaged in any during today's inspection, (see LIC809D). Additionally, LPAs witnessed C1, who is unable to leave the facility without assistance, attempt to walk out of the facility front door at least three times during today's inspection. LPAs advised Administrator to increase the facility's game and activity selection for clients in care. Facility has an internet access devise and internet available to clients in care, and the phone was tested an operational during today's inspection.

Facility's fire extinguisher was observed charged and was last serviced 8/2024. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection.