Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) KaSandra Lopez conducted an unannounced Required -1 Year inspection. The LPA arrived at 9:53 and met with staff Nicole Cortes and explained the reason for today's inspection. When the LPA arrived there was one staff and three clients present. The home is vendored by Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 2 home. Administrator Floro Cortes arrived during the inspection.

The LPA, along with the staff, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with the Health and Safety Code and Title 22 Regulations.

Kitchen The kitchen and food storage areas were observed. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Emergency water and food is stored in the garage. Cleaning supplies, sharp items, and medications are stored in locked cabinets.

Common Areas: The living and dining room were furnished appropriately. Infection control signs are posted through out the facility. Facility has a supply of PPE. The two fire extinguishers were fully charged and last serviced on 10/10/2022. The facility has one common and one private restroom for client use. Restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary with hand soap and toilet paper. Although, shared hand towels are currently being used for drying the client's hands. Napkins were placed in the restrooms during the visit. At 10:12 AM the hot water temperature was tested in the common hallway restroom and measured at 106.5 degrees F. The carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in the common areas and bedrooms were tested at 10:16 AM and were found to be operational. The backyard has seating for client use but there is no shaded area for the clients. No open bodies of water were observed.

Bedrooms: The LPA observed the four client bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting.