Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Elias Magdaleno arrived unannounced to conduct a pre-licensing inspection and were greeted by facility staff. Maria Salvani, Licensee/Applicant was contacted via telephone and arrived about 20 minutes later. This pre-licensing inspection is being conducted for a change of ownership for an existing sole proprietorship facility identified as M&M Care Home #486801838 to a corporation ownership structure. Facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF). Fire Clearance has been approved for 4 ambulatory clients. Licensee/Applicant is currently in partnership with North Bay Regional Center (NBRC).

At approximately 1:00 PM, LPAs initiated a tour of the facility and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. However, LPAs observed a love seat and couch as well as a dinning room table, hutch, and chairs blocking the exit door leading from the garage to the side yard of the facility. LPAs informed Licensee that the furniture shall be removed prior to license approval. LPAs observed required postings including the CCL Complaint Poster and Personal Rights for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Water temperatures in clients' bathrooms measured 124 and 126 degrees F, which is above the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPAs requested Licensee submit a 3-day water temperature log to CCL prior to approval of license to verify the facility has been brought into compliance with regulation. LPA observed a supply of at least two (2) days of perishable and seven (7) days of nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to clients. There was a supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for clients.

Facility has emergency lighting. Facility has an Infection Control plan and Emergency Disaster Plan on file.