Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teresa Camara conducted a required annual visit. LPA met with this facility's back-up Program Director Jesus Cardenas and explained the reason for the visit. The facility Administrator/Program Director Lisa Lopez was away conducting training during the visit.

Disaster Plan: The facility has a disaster plan and conducts monthly evacuation drills. The facility is in an industrial park and is single-story. There are four fire extinguishers in the facility; all last serviced 3/13/2024. The facility conducts fire evacuation drills monthly and during those drills the pull station is activated. The last fire drill was conducted on 10/17/2024. The facility also tests the carbon monoxide detector monthly. The fire suppression system is tested annually by Elite Fire Protection.

Common Activity Space : There are several activity rooms, including but not limited to arts & crafts room, game room, computer room, garden room, music room, fitness room, and resource center. There are four offices in the facility and a room used for isolating any sick clients until they can be taken home. LPA did not observe any obstructions or hazards.

Activities: Activities are both designed for individuals and groups. The LPA observed staff working with clients. The facility has one van with current tags, first aid kit, and the ability to safely transport clients.

Food Service : The kitchen area was clean and in good condition. Clients bring their lunch; the facility provides snacks. The kitchen has a refrigerator, dishwasher, sink, microwave, and toaster oven. There is no range but staff use an electric skillet to cook things like eggs. The facility had a sufficient supply of water.

Restrooms : There are four restrooms which were clean and sanitary with toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. There are two changing rooms with adequate supplies for providing client care. The hot water temperature measured at 112.4*F at 11:23 a.m.

No deficiencies were observed. LPA will return at a later date to complete the records review and interviews portion of this annual. Exit interview conducted and report issued.