Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elias Magdaleno arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and was greeted by Winnie Ramirez, Caregiver. Administrator Hydee Ramirez was contacted and gave permission for caregiver to sign and receive report. Facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) with three (3) clients in care. Clients were at day program during visit. Facility is serviced by vendor North Bay Regional Center (NBRC).

At approximately 1:30 PM, LPA initiated a tour of the facility with Caregiver and observed the following: Facility is a one (1) story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Facility's fire extinguisher was observed charged. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection. Water temperatures in client bathroom read at 108.1 degrees F which is within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a supply of clean linens, hygiene, and paper products available for clients. Clients' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have all the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked. Facility has at least two (2) days of perishable food and seven (7) days of non-perishable foods. The phone was tested and operational during today's inspection. There is a shaded seating area in the backyard with outdoor space for activities. LPA observed three (3) locked sheds which contained staff items, cleaning supplies, and tools.