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25 | On 9/6/24, at 10:04am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arvin Villanueva arrived unannounced at this facility to conduct their required annual inspection visit. LPA met with Josephine Shobhna, Facility Manager (FM) and explained the purpose of the visit. During this visit, 6 clients in care were out in the community. Facility is currently providing service to 6 ambulatory adult clients.
At 10:15 a.m., LPA and FM conducted a thorough inspection of the facility’s physical plant. Situated in a residential neighborhood, the facility is a well-maintained one-story home. Both the front and back yards were noted for their cleanliness and free of obstructions. A designated outdoor area, furnished for client use, is provided at the back of the property. The fences and gate are currently in good repair. During the inspection, Technical Assistance (TA) was offered to FM to address an issue with the gate’s string, ensuring it remains untangled for smooth operation and anyone can unlock it without difficulties.
Three client bedrooms were inspected and observed to be clean and large enough space to accommodate client belongings. Bedrooms are shared/double occupancy. Three bathrooms were inspected and observed to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed the trash bins in bathrooms do not have lids. Technical assistance was provided for licensee to obtain trash bins with lids on. The kitchen was inspected and observed to be sanitized and in good repair. Food supplies were stored properly. Facility maintains an adequate amount of food supply with 2-day perishables and 7-day nonperishables. Smoke detectors were observed in each bedrooms and hallways. Facility has at least one carbon monoxide monitor. One smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector in the hallway were tested and found to be operable during this visit. Sharps, toxins and medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. Facility was observed to have adequate supply of linens for clients. Fire extinguisher was observed and last serviced on 5/14/24. Room temperature was at 78*F and hot water temperature was at 110*F in hallway bathroom. Fireplace was observed to be screened and not accessible to clients.
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