Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valeria Conway arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 8:45 A.M. LPA was greeted by caregiver, Felicidad “Fely” Cacal who contacted the administrator by telephone. At 9:16 A.M., Administrator, Estrella (Lillian) Alarcon, arrived at the facility, LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA is conducting the required annual visit for The Estate Home #1 and The Estate Home #2 simultaneously. Entrance interview conducted.

Beginning at 9:50 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 facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This facility doesn’t have a staff room; facility will provide 24/7 care. The facility serves residents with dementia, the auditory alarms on the exit doors were tested and functioned properly at the time of visit. The following was observed:

OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard is shared between this facility and another related facility. The shared yard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for residents’ use. The facility does have a fountain, but it was observed to be empty at the time of the visit.

COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and good condition. At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Facility provides sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. LPA observed a working phone available for residents use whenever needed.