Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a one year required annual at 9:00 a.m. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 01/07/2023. Upon arrival, the LPA met with staff Melissa Aguilar and explained the reason for the visit. The Program Director, Shadi Heydari Bateni and Administrator Narine Babikian arrived during the inspection. Entrance interview.

At 9:15 a.m., the LPA along with staff 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.

Kitchen: The kitchen/food area was observed at 9:25 a.m. The facility does not contain a full kitchen, only a kitchenette. The kitchenette consists of pantry and dry food storage area and a refrigerator. As such, the facility does not contain 7-day supply of perishable and 2-day supply of non-perishable foods. Staff indicated that the facility food for lunch and dinner is stored and prepared off-site. Breakfast is prepared in the kitchenette and snacks are available throughout the day for clients.

Common Areas : Furniture was observed to be in good condition, and the lighting was adequate. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area. The smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged on 11/21/2023. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. The LPA observed the fireplace in the living room adequately screened. The last fire inspection was completed on 11/21/2023 and was found to be in compliance with Fire Code Regulations at the time of inspection. Fire and earthquake drills conducted within the last 6 months as per regulation; the last one conducted 09/15/2023.