Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 11:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ali Deniz arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Required inspection of this licensed adult care facility (ARF). LPA met with facility Licensee/Administrator Rose Salgado. The facility currently provides care for 8 clients, 6 of which were present at the time of visit. Facility is a 1 story building with 6 Resident bedrooms, 2 staff bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and common spaces.

At approximately 12:15PM, LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a highly visible area. LPA observed the amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. However, kitchen cabinet under sink where is pots and pans are located was rotten due to water damage. Administrator stated that they are going to clean the cabinet today (Technical Assistant Given). Staff were in the process of cleaning up after breakfast at the time of this inspection. Toxins are stored in a locked housekeeping closet in the hallway.

Water temperature in the sink accessible to residents in care measured at 126 degrees F which is not within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F (See LIC809-D page).

Fire extinguishers inspected were charged and last inspected on August 2022. However, the fire extinguishers’ pressure gauge was on green zone mark line (Technical violation Given). Carbon Monoxide and smoke detectors were present and in order. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure.