Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Trevor Byrne arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 09:48 AM. LPA met with facility staff who contacted administrator Charles “Martin” Carino via telephone. Administrator arrived at 10:00 AM. LPA explained the reason for today's visit. Entrance interview conducted.

The facility is vendored through Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 4 home.

Beginning at 09:52 AM, the LPA, along with facility administrator, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:

The hardwired carbon monoxide and smoke alarms were tested at 09:54 AM and all functioned properly. The fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last serviced on 12/13/2023.

KITCHEN: Knives are stored in a locked drawer. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Medications were observed to be in a locked cabinet located within the kitchen.

BEDROOMS: The LPA observed four single-occupancy client bedrooms, all of which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition. Hot water was checked in the private resident restroom and measured at 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature was checked in the common restroom and was measured at 105.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Both were measured within the required range. Showers were observed to contain non-slip surfaces and mats.