Facility Evaluation Report
At approximately 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Florio arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection and met with Jeramie Nowlin, Program Director (PD). LPA was informed that facility provides completely in-person services, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. The facility provides limited transportation services for clients. Facility is vendorized with North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) and each client has a services coordinator.
At approximately 1:30 PM, LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed the following: there were 13 staff working and LPA was informed that facility maintains a 1:3 ratio of staff to clients. Clients were present and engaged in activities (arts and crafts, movies, working on computers, crossword puzzles, conversations, etc.) of their choosing during today's inspection. LPA observed a monthly calendar of outings, events, and activities planned. PD states that the clients help create the calendar each month by choosing what they would like to participate in. This includes choosing outings, lunch locations, cooking classes, music lessons, money management activities, shopping, movies, walks, media center activities, other social interactions and more.
LPA observed all exits unobstructed, chemicals stored in locked MSDS closet, and soap & paper towels were available in 4 of 4 facility bathrooms. PD advised to ensure all and water temperatures test within the allowable range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit per Title XXII regulations. LPA observed multiple first aid kits, PPE, emergency supplies, water, and an emergency food supply. Fire extinguishers were observed charged and were last serviced 11/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational.
At approximately 2:00 PM, LPA reviewed 5 staff and 6 client records. 5 of 5 staff have current training hours and certifications in First Aid & CPR. 5 of 5 staff have all the required documentation per regulation. 6 of 6 client records have all the required documentation per regulation.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction