Facility Evaluation Report, 05/26/2023 — Maica Place, INC, Thousand Oaks CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elsie Campos arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:35 a.m. The LPA was greeted by staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Erlinda Gonzales was at the facility.

The LPA and the Administrator 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.

KITCHEN: The LPA began the inspection in the kitchen/food service area at 9:55 a.m. Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The Administrator was advised to monitor perishable items for expiration and remind staff to lock kitchen scissors after use.

BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: Beginning at 10:12 a.m., the LPA inspected the bedroom and bathroom areas. Bedrooms were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. There are six designated client rooms and one staff room. There was a linen closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens. The four client restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured in the hallway restroom at 114.0 degrees Fahrenheit.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is blocked by a tv console and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested at 12:00 p.m. and operational at the time of the visit. The two (2) fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced Nov 29, 2022. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The administrator was advised to monitor for any lightbulbs that may be out.