Facility Evaluation Report

At 02:30 p.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. When the LPA arrived, there were two (2) staff and three (3) clients present. The LPA was greeted by Direct care staff Janette Quilao and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Maria Miranda arrived shortly after .

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

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 stored. Items that could pose a danger including sharp items and cleaning supplies were secured in locked drawers. Facility has a three day supply of emergency food and water. Medications are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen.

COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, furniture, walls, and flooring were clean and in good condition at the time of the inspection. All indoor and outdoor passages were free of obstruction. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced on 01/18/2024. At 2:41 PM, the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the common areas and bedrooms were tested and were operational. The backyard has outdoor seating with a shaded area for client use. The garage is always locked and used for storage. There are no bodies of water on the premises

RESTROOMS: The facility has two common restroom for client use. Restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary with hand soap, toilet paper and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in the hallway common restroom and it measured at 105.4 degree F.