Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valeria Conway arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:30 A.M. The LPA initially met with staff member Maria Elena Villarico. The Administrator, Louisa Nolan was contacted via telephone and arrived at 11:05 A.M. LPA explained the reason for today's visit. Entrance interview conducted.

The facility is vendored through Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 3 home. The Facility does handle cash resources for some of the clients.

Beginning at 11:20 A.M., the LPA, along with Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:

Individual smoke alarms and separate carbon monoxide detector were tested between 11:35 A.M. - 12:02 P.M. and all functioned properly. The fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last serviced on 03/05/2024. During today’s visit a new fire extinguisher was purchased. No fire clearance concerns were observed during today's visit.

OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard patio contains a shaded area and is equipped with furniture for clients' use. An outdoor shed was observed to be locked. All passageways and exits were observed to be clear and free of hazards. Facility has two total gates; both were observed to be self-closing and self-latching gate with clear passageways for emergency exit use.