Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valeria Conway arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:30 A.M. The LPA met with staff member, Maria Elena Villarico. LPA explained the reason for today's visit. The Administrator, Louisa Nolan was contacted via telephone and arrived at 10:45 A.M. The Administrator authorized the LPA to conduct the physical plant tour with the staff member present. Entrance interview conducted.

The facility is vendored through Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 3 home. No clients were present at the time of LPA arrival. Only one (1) staff was present. The Facility does handle cash resources for some of the clients. Surety bond is current.

Beginning at 9:55 A.M., the LPA along with the staff member 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 detectors were tested between 10:00 A.M. - 10:25 A.M. and all functioned properly. The fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last purchased on 03/11/2025.

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.