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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 331881389
Report Date: 01/22/2024
Date Signed: 01/22/2024 11:23:20 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2024 11:23 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE ASC, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
FACILITY NAME:SERENITY HOUSE OF ESSENCEFACILITY NUMBER:
331881389
ADMINISTRATOR:CARRAWAY, LAQUITAFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:1294 PERIWINKLE PLACETELEPHONE:
(714) 833-0484
CITY:SAN JACINTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92582
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 2DATE:
01/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Laquita Carraway, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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On 1/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chinwe Nwogene arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Nwogene was greeted and granted entry by Licensee, Laquita Carraway. At the time of visit there was two #2 staff and one #1 residents present. LPA was informed the other resident is at the Day Program. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Laquita Carraway.

Tour included:

Kitchen: LPA toured the kitchen and observed kitchen to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the capacity. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps are stored in a locked kitchen drawer, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans has tight-fitting lid. Fridge, Freezer, and all need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean.

Dining and Livingroom; LPA toured the dinning and Livingroom area. LPA observed area to be clean and furnitures in good condition. Temperature was 71 degrees Fahrenheit.



Hallway: LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher and found it to be in compliance and record to be up to date. Carbon monoxide & smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. LPA observed additional linens and hygiene items.

Medication: Medications were labeled and stored in separate bins inside of a locked medication cabinet and are distributed according to physician orders. The first aid kit was complete.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rikesha Stamps
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Chinwe Nwogene
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/22/2024
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
RIVERSIDE ASC, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
FACILITY NAME: SERENITY HOUSE OF ESSENCE
FACILITY NUMBER: 331881389
VISIT DATE: 01/22/2024
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Bathroom: LPA toured hall bathroom and observed bathroom to be clean and equipped with grab bar. There is also a good number of personal toiletries available for the residents in care. The hot water measured at 112 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bedroom: LPA toured four #4 out of #4 resident bedrooms and observed bedrooms to be clean and furnished according to regulation, which includes proper furniture, dressers, chairs and lighting. Night lights were maintained throughout the facility.

Garage: LPA tour the garage and observed garage to be clean and not cluttered.

Laundry: Washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for census. Cleaning supplies are locked and stored away under the kitchen sink, inaccessible to clients.

Backyard: LPA toured the backyard and observed backyard to be clean and furnitures in good condition. The backyard was free from obstruction and the side gate remain unlocked. No bodies of water were observed.

Food Services: There are seven days non-perishable and two days of perishable food supply present, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Fridge and Freezer are large enough to accommodate required perishable foods.

Records: All staff present have a criminal record clearance in file and are confirmed as being associated with the facility. Random staff and residents' records were reviewed. All required postings, including COVID’s postings, were posted near the entryway and throughout the facility. The administrator certificate expires on 8/5/2024.

Interview: Two staff and one resident were interviewed.

No deficiencies noted at the time of visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Laquita Carraway.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rikesha Stamps
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Chinwe Nwogene
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024
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