| Living and dining: LPA observed the living room to be neat and clean along with the dining room. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 70°F. The smoke detector and dual carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational. There is one (1) fire extinguisher located in the kitchen. The fire extinguisher was observed to be full but last serviced on 12/02/2024. HM will make an appointment to have the fire extinguisher re-serviced as soon as possible and will send LPA email confirmation.
Bedrooms: There are four (4) client bedrooms for single use. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with a bed, linens, nightstand, chair, chest of drawers, closet, and adequate lighting. One (1) bedroom is used as a staff office.
Bathrooms: At 01:00 pm LPA observed bathrooms to have the appropriate wash your hands signs posted. Hot water was tested and measured within regulation at 110.3˚ F.
Laundry: LPA observed chemicals/hazardous items located in the locked laundry room.
Physical environment: LPA toured the outside area of the facility at 01:30 pm. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for clients. No bodies of water on the premises.
Garage: LPA observed the garage to be attached to the facility and currently being used for storage and emergency food and water supply.
Administrative: Annual Fee is current. LPA collected LIC500, Bond, Client Roster, and Administrator Certificate.
Staff/Client Interviews: Throughout visit LPA conducted interviews.
Staff/Client Records: At 03:00 pm LPA conducted file reviews. During staff file reviews it was discovered that one (1) staff member received disciplinary action on 5/21/2025 that was also noted by North Los Angeles Regional Center (NLARC) who issued a Corrective Action Plan (CAP). LPA looked through SIR’s submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) and could not locate any special incident reports submitted for this occurrence. A citation will be issued for failure to report. LPA explained to HM that per regulations “Any unusual incident or client absence which threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any client” needs to be reported to CCL within the time frame indicated in the regulations.
Citation issued. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided to HM.
|