198601496-1-30-2024-28-AS-THEA-CZYVS7-20240130154105

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601496
Report Date: 01/30/2024
Date Signed: 01/30/2024 03:41:09 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/30/2024 03:41 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:	MONTANA VISTA		FACILITY NUMBER:	198601496
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROLYN WEST		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	355 WEST MONTANA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(626) 398-8519
CITY:	PASADENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91103
CAPACITY: 6		CENSUS: 4	DATE:	01/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:48 PM
MET WITH:	Willie Rhodes - Caregiver		TIME COMPLETED:	03:55 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Willie Rhodes (Caregiver) and explained the reason for the visit. LPA was later assisted by Administrator Jana West who assisted with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 ambulatory clients ages 18-59. Facility currently has 4 ambulatory clients serviced by Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Pasadena, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached garage, front yard and back yard.

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 throughout the facility 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 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: Staff have proper training to meet the needs of the clients in care. Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 10/17/2023.
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 the main office (offsite). LPA reviewed 4 staff files during today’s visit, files reviewed contained the following: current First Aid/CPR/AED/CPI and sufficient on-going training. Administrators Jana West certificate expires 4/16/24.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: David Sicairos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tena Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: MONTANA VISTA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198601496
	VISIT DATE: 01/30/2024

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Client Rights-Information: Facility provides telephone landline and internet for the clients. Client rights posters and reporting posters are displayed throughout facility.
Client Records-Incident Reports: Client files are maintained in secured 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 4 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 cabinet and are in their original containers. LPA reviewed 4 client’s medications during todays visit with no issues.
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 have not needed the use of restraints or the use de-escalation techniques. However, staff are CPI certified incase there is a need.

Clients were away at day program during todays visit, therefore, there were no client interviews conducted.

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

Exit interview was held and a copy of the report will be emailed to Administrator Jana West.

SUPERVISORS NAME: David Sicairos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tena Herrera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/30/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2024

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