Facility Evaluation Report

At 08:00 a.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. When the LPA arrived, there were no clients or staff present. The LPA contacted Co-Administrator Amalia Soratorio who arrived approximately at 09:00 a.m. LPA was informed Janica Soratorio was the new administrator and documents had been sent to the RO. Administrator authorized assistant administrator Sahlee Gonzales to sign report.

At 09:15 a.m., the LPA and the Administrator conducted a tour of the physical plant to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted: Facility is a single-story residence that consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, and two (2) bathrooms. The home is vendored by Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 4-I home. The LPA observed fire extinguishers at the home, which were fully charged and last serviced 10/04/2024. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested, and functioned properly. LPA observed all required postings in the living room of the home.

Kitchen: During the facility tour the kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional. The LPA observed a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; Sharp objects and cleaning supplies are stored in a in a locked cabinet under the sink and in an additional locked cabinet in the kitchen. Food is prepared based on a menu. Snacks and beverages are always available for clients.

Bedrooms: The LPA observed all four client bedrooms properly furnished with at least one chair, nightstand and sufficient lighting for each client. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets.