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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198602405
Report Date: 03/06/2024
Date Signed: 03/06/2024 03:52:51 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/06/2024 03:52 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:ANEW DIRECTION ADULT LIVINGFACILITY NUMBER:
198602405
ADMINISTRATOR:PATRICIA DUFRENNEFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:2300 S PACIFIC AVETELEPHONE:
(909) 210-0365
CITY:SAN PEDROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90731
CAPACITY: 72CENSUS: 68DATE:
03/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Health ChecksUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:02 PM
MET WITH:Joyce Garcia/AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
03:52 PM
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On 03/06/24, Licensing Program Analysts, LPAs Darneisha Cross and Alfonso Iniguez conducted a Health and safety Check visit as part of their plan of correction by the Regional Office. LPAs was greeted by Joyce Garcia/ Administrator (A#1) an explained the purpose of the visit.

On 11/18/23 Licensing Program Analyst-LPA Jeremiah Randle conducted a Case Management Deficiencies visit and cited the facility for the following reasons:

-Administrator Care and Supervision of Clients.
-Facility Staff meeting Client’s needs.
-Facility Staff doing proper rounds at all times.


The following documents and interviews were retrieved and conducted:

. Copy of Staff Roster

. Copy of Client Roster

. A physical tour of the facility.

. Copy of Staff Annual Training dated 12/6/2023.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alfonso Iniguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ANEW DIRECTION ADULT LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 198602405
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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. Administrator Interview=(A#1)

. Clients Interview=(C#1-C#6)

. Staff Interview=(S#1-S#5)

During the physical tour of the facility, LPAs observed that it was clean, sanitary, and without obstructions in common areas. In addition, LPAs were observed posting in every hallway about Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, which are held every other Tuesday. Facility staff encourages all clients to attend those meetings.

During client’s interview (C#1-C#6) (6) out of (6) stated that the facility staff is providing care and supervision for them and all clients in care, also (6) out of (6) stated that they are always doing enough rounds to check on clients in care. In addition, (6) out of (6) clients stated that they feel safe living here.

During an interview with the administrator (A#1), she stated that after the incident, the facility implemented Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings every other Tuesday night. Also, (A#1) stated that the facility offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings with Telecare every Tuesday and Thursday in the daytime. In addition, (A#1) states that Telecare has hired a Substance Abuse counselor who comes thrice weekly or as needed. Moreover, (A#1) stated that since the incident happened in 2023, the facility staff is checked on every 2 hours, 24 hours a day, to ensure that every client is always safe. Additionally, (A#1) stated that facility staff meet clients’ needs and do proper rounds.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alfonso Iniguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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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: ANEW DIRECTION ADULT LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 198602405
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2024
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During an interview with staff (S#1-S#5), (5) out of (5) stated that the procedures and protocols for ensuring that the clients are regularly checked on their rounds every 2 hours, 24 hours a day. Also, (5) out of (5) stated that the facility staff are meeting the needs of clients in care, and the facility staff is doing their proper rounds to check on clients in care.

According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe deficiencies therefore no citations were issued at this time.


An exit interview was conducted with Joyce Garcia/Administrator and a copy was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alfonso Iniguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2024
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