Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Pals Skills Center, Santa Paula06/16/2023Licence 565850244

Capacity30
Census2
Date signed06/16/2023 04:46:02 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Esther Cortez and Ashley Smith arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:00 a.m. The LPAs met with Administrator Pouran Mousazadeh and explained the reason for the visit. Upon arrival, there were no consumers in the building, as the two (2) enrolled consumers were on an outing with staff. The program currently operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The day program was staffed with 1:1 staff to consumer ratios. Temperatures of staff, consumers and visitors are taken upon entry into the facility.

Common Activity Space : The facility is a single-story structure with a large conference room, two (2) small meeting rooms, one (1) relaxing room, one (1) art room, two (2) computer areas, two (2) bathrooms, and two (2) kitchens. The LPA did not observe any obstructions or hazards. Furniture and equipment was observed to be in good condition. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during time of visit. The LPA observed fire extinguishers throughout the facility, which were last serviced 03/17/2022. Administrator stated the fire marshals would service the fire extinguishers on 6/19/2023.

Activities: Activities are both designed for individual and as a group. The two (2) enrolled consumers were at all day outings at the start of the visit; however, they returned prior to the end of the program.

Food Service : The kitchen areas were clean and in good condition. Consumers bring their lunch and snacks. The facility has emergency food supplies and snacks available for consumers.

Restrooms : Restrooms were clean and sanitary and stocked with soap and paper towels. At 09:42 a.m., water temperature in the restroom was measured at 117.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water measured was within the required limit of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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