Facility Evaluation Report

At 11:20 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit and entered the facility at 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, there were no staff and none of the six (6) clients present. Clients were at day program. The LPA met with administrator Benjamin Abutin and the reason for the visit was explained and entrance interview was conducted. Administrator Joyce Abutin arrived shortly thereafter and left before the visit ended.

The LPA and the 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.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service starting at 11:35 a.m. Knives and sharps were observed in a locked cabinet. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. The kitchen faucet was measured for hot water temperature, and it measured 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were observed fully charged and last serviced 06/04/2025. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space.

BEDROOMS: There are 4 (four) total bedrooms in the facility; two (2) are designated as a shared room, two (2) are designated as private client rooms. All client rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. Report Continued on LIC 809C, 2nd page.