198600864-8-12-2024-28-AS-THEA-D83R76-20240812124548

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198600864
Report Date: 08/12/2024
Date Signed: 08/12/2024 12:45:57 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/12/2024 12:45 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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	NORWALK HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	198600864
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MELANIE ESTEPA		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	14813 CAMEO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 404-2849
CITY:	NORWALK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90650
CAPACITY: 5		CENSUS: 3	DATE:	08/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:43 AM
MET WITH:	Melanie Estepa - Administrator		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:50 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Melanie Estepa (Administrator) and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve (5) Non-Ambulatory Adults, ages 18 through 59. Facility currently has 3 clients serviced by Harbor Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Bellflower, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, staff office, 3 client bedrooms, 3 client bathrooms, 2 staff bathroom, attached garage, laundry area, front yard and back yard.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting clients’ medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathrooms and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked cabinet and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.
Operational Requirements: Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 7/5/24.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: David Sicairos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tena Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/12/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: NORWALK HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 198600864
	VISIT DATE: 08/12/2024

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Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the clients in the case of an emergency.
Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained in a secure location. LPA reviewed 4 staff files during today’s visit, files reviewed contained the following: Criminal Background Clearance, First-Aid/CPR and sufficient on-going training. Administrator Melanie Estepa maintains a valid certificate that expires on 7/1/2025.
Client Rights-Information: Facility provides telephone landline and internet for the clients. Client rights posters and reporting posters are displayed within the facility.
Client Records-Incident Reports: Client files are maintained in a secured locked cabinet and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, current Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. LPA reviewed 3 client files with no issues.
Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables.
Health Related Service: Staff designated to administer medication have the proper annual training on file. Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a locked closet and are in their original containers. Incidental Medical & Dental: All training is documented in the facility personnel files. Staff performance is reviewed annually, and documentation is maintained in the personnel files.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan posted with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Facility maintains documentation of the required emergency drills.
Emergency Intervention: Clients at this facility do not need the use of restraints or de-escalation techniques.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during todays visit.

Exit interview was held and a copy of the report was given to Assistant Administrator Melanie Estepa.

SUPERVISORS NAME: David Sicairos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tena Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/12/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/12/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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