Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Araceli Canela conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection for this facility and was greeted by House Manager, Nimpa Baldedara. Administrator, Ronaldo Perez was contacted and arrived a few minutes later. The facility is a one story home that currently provides care for 4 clients, of which 3 were out in the community at Day Programs and one client was observed arriving home with staff upon LPAs arrival.

LPA toured the facility with lead staff and the facility was found to be clean, organized and at a comfortable temperature, with all exits free from obstruction. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for client use. All client bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings.

Fire Extinguishers were found to be last charged and serviced on 1/11/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found throughout the facility tested and found to be in working order. Water was tested at faucets accessible to clients and found to be within regulation of 105 and 120 degrees F. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods properly stored as required by Title 22 Regulations. LPA reviewed all client files and they were found complete and organized with all the required information. Staff files were reviewed and staff had the required health screening, cleared fingerprints, current 1st Aid & CPR expiring 1/12/2026 and training on file.

Medications and facility records are located in the kitchen with medications secured in designated cabinet. Toxins are stored locked with magnet locks throughout facility. Sharps are locked in kitchen cabinet.