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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191604283
Report Date: 01/31/2025
Date Signed: 01/31/2025 12:02:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/31/2025 12:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:ADVOCACY FOR RESPECT AND CHOICE-LONG BEACHFACILITY NUMBER:
191604283
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ARIELLE NEALFACILITY TYPE:
775
ADDRESS:4519 EAST STEARNS STREETTELEPHONE:
(562) 597-4396
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90815
CAPACITY: 60CENSUS: 28DATE:
01/31/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:46 AM
MET WITH:Arielle NealTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On January 31, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Deborah Lee, conducted an unannounced Annual visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Administrator Arielle Neal and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. This facility is licensed to serve 60 adults, of which 15 may be non-ambulatory. The program hours are from 9am-3pm.

Physical Plant/Structure

The facility is located on a main street. The facility is composed of 5 buildings. 2 of the 5 buildings are non-program affiliated. Main building includes: program offices, cafeteria and kitchen, activity building includes the following: exercise room, business hub, salon, game/music room, art room, library and several bathrooms

LPA and Administrator Arielle Neal toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or firearms/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked and are in good condition and well maintained. LPA noted adequate lighting was provided to staff and clients. Walls and floors were in good repair.

Safety

The facility is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are operable. LPA noted eight (8) Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors The Fire Department conducts a fire drill annually--last drill was conducted on 10/22/24. The facility has several first aid kits around the facility. The last inspection of fire alarm system was on 1/30/25.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ADVOCACY FOR RESPECT AND CHOICE-LONG BEACH
FACILITY NUMBER: 191604283
VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025
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LPA observed 8 fully charged fire extinguishers Last inspected 3/1/24. All entrance/exit doors are marked and accessible. The bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulation and were clean and operational. Water temperature properly measured at 106.8 degrees F in bathrooms. LPA observed a comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.

Files/Postings

LPA reviewed five (5) staff files and found that (5 ) out of (5 ) contain the required documents, certification, and training. LPA reviewed (5) client files and found that ( 5 ) out of ( 5 ) contained the required documents. LPA observed all required posting including license, personal rights, activity schedule, infection control signs. During file review, LPA observed all licensing fees are current. LPA observed current General Liability Insurance with expiration date of 1/1/2026

No deficiencies were cited during inspection. LPA conducted final interview with Administrator Arielle Neal and a copy of this report was provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deborah Lee
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2025
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