Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Stefanie Mutialu arrived unannounced, to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and were greeted by Ruby Mendoza, Behavioral Therapist with Redwood Integrative Services. Licensee/Administrator, Pia Louis was getting ready and came to greet LPAs shortly after. At approximately 3:45PM, Licensing Program Manager Bethany Moellers arrived at facility for observation.

LPAs initiated a tour of the facility around 9:50am and observed the following: Facility is a one story home and was a comfortable temperature. LPAs observed the home not kept clean and orderly, as evidenced by screens broken or missing, debris scattered in yard and in house, feces observed on one toilet, urine smell, uncovered food left on counter. Passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperatures measured at 106, 107, and 109 degrees F, which is within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were unlocked. LPAs informed licensee that all cleaning supplies and chemicals which pose a potential risk to client's in care shall remain locked while unattended. There was ample space for personal hygiene products and ample utensils, dishes, and cook ware. LPAs observed insufficient clean linens available to clients. Clients' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Facility has at least two days of perishable food, but does not have one week of non-perishable foods. LPAs observed cooked foods left out and not stored properly and with flys present. LPAs observed non-perishable foods not sealed and stored properly. Medications were centrally stored and locked. LPAs observed medication on the floor in common area. Licensee immediately picked up and disposed of the medication. There is outdoor space for activities that was inspected and found to have personal belongings, clothes, and boxes scattered near exits, as well as chemicals and power tools accessible to clients in care.

Fire extinguisher was last serviced July 2023. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection. Facility conducts regular disaster drills and the most recent drill was conducted January 2024. LPA advised to ensure flashlights are accessible. Licensee was advised to obtain and post CCL information poster in a conspicuous place in the facility.