Facility Evaluation Report, 12/05/2023 — Valley Oaks Family Home, Sonora CA

On 12/5/23 at approximately 9:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maja Jensen arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a required 1 year annual inspection. There was no one at the facility. LPA Jensen made various attempts to reach the Licensee. The Licensee returned LPA Jensen's call and explained that the clients were at various outing but agreed to return to the facility to meet with the LPA. LPA Jensen met with briefly with the Licensee and remained with the assistant administrator for the inspection.

LPA Jensen toured the grounds and interior of the facility. LPA Jensen observed outdoor furniture and shaded areas for the clients to engage in outdoor activities. There are various gardening projects in the yard that are maintained by the clients. The facility runs on well water and the latest bacteriological analysis is being forward to LPA Jensen electronically. LPA Jensen observed a clothes dryer and a refrigerator that was replaced being stored in the back yard as well as a headboard and broken palate. The facility maintains extra storage water on the premises for drought conditions. The facility is currently undergoing an irrigation project to divert water away from the physical plant in the event of flooding. All window screens were observed to be in good repair.

LPA Jensen toured the interior of the facility. LPA Jensen observed adequate lighting and furniture throughout the facility. All required postings were observed. The facility was decorated for upcoming holidays. LPA Jensen observed a variety of activities for client engagement and reviewed photos from group vacations that the clients have taken together. The temperature inside the facility was 72 degrees which is in compliance. The water temperature in the shared bathroom was 116 degrees which is in compliance. There are night lights available in the hallways

LPA Jensen tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and found them to be in good working order. The facility conducts fire drills and keeps a log of drills completed. The facility maintains first aid kits and a supply of emergency food and emergency lighting.