Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted an unannounced Required -1 Year inspection. The LPA arrived at 1:05 PM and met with staff and explained the reason for today's inspection. When the LPA arrived, there was one staff and four clients present. The home is vendored by Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 2 home. Administrator Nicole 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.

Restrooms: 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. At approximately around 1:25 PM during the physical tour, the LPA observed staff #1 (S1) opening the door connected from the private restroom to client #1’s (C1) room door without knocking, infringing on C1’s privacy. C1 was not clothed. At 1:28 PM the LPA observed shared hand towels in the client’s common hallway restroom. Upon observation staff stated, the clients use them to dry their hands due to clients throwing away paper towels in the toilet causing it to clog. Napkins were placed in the restrooms during the visit. At 01:34 PM the hot water temperature was tested in the common hallway restroom and measured at 101.1 degrees F.