Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Elias Magdaleno arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and were greeted by Cedric Tanner, Director. Facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) with three clients currently care. All three clients attend day programs and two recently started part-time work. All were away during today's inspection. Facility is vendorized with North Bay Regional Center (NBRC).

At approximately 10:30 AM, LPAs initiated a tour of the facility with Director and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. LPAs observed the CCLD reporting poster and personal rights poster hanging in the front hallway of the facility. 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 and paper products available for clients. Clients' bedrooms were inspected and have all of the required furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. LPAs observed a structure built in the garage which is currently being used for Director's sleeping quarters and centrally stored medications. Director states the room was built approximately one (1) year ago. LPAs spoke on the telephone with Administrator's daughter, Sarah Trail, who states that facility does not have a permit for the construction of this room, (see LIC809D and LIC421IM). LPAs observed 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 in staff room in the garage. There is a shaded seating area and outdoor space for activities in the backyard. Facility has chess, video games, a computer, outdoor activities such as tether ball, and facility staff take the clients to the gym twice a week as well as a boxing class on the weekends. Director states that facility plans at least two trips per year and other smaller getaways with the clients.