Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the facility today. When the LPA arrived there was two staff and five clients present. Administrator Charito Ramirez arrived shortly after the inspection began. This home serves individuals with mental illness.

Beginning at 09:56 AM, the LPA and administrator conducted a physical plant tour inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

Kitchen The kitchen and food storage areas were observed. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. Cleaning supplies and items that could pose a danger were secured and in a locked cabinet. The LPA observe a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food in the kitchen and garage.

Common Areas: The living room was furnished appropriately. The carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms in the common areas and bedrooms were tested and were found to be operational. The two fire extinguishers were fully charged and last serviced on 05/07/2024. The facility has one common restrooms for client use. The restroom was observed to be clean and sanitary with hand soap and paper towels. The hot water was tested at 10:25 AM and measured at 119.3 degrees F. The backyard has covered seating for client use. There are no open bodies of water. The LPA observed the garage, where the additional food and water is stored. The garage is used to store additional supplies. The garage is unlocked.

Bedrooms: The LPA observed the four client bedrooms. At 10:10 AM the LPA observed a missing drawer in the bottom storage of a client’s bed, and at 10:12 AM the LPA observed the exit door leading to the back yard in the same room #1 (room next to the kitchen) broken. The LPA observed over the counter vitamins, Econazole Nitrate Cream and Lidocaine Ointment USP 5% in room #1. At 10:16 AM the LPA observed a bottle size hole in the wall with plumbing fixture exposed in room #2.