The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF). This facility is approved for a maximum capacity of four (4) developmentally disabled clients. One (1) client may be non-ambulatory, while three (3) clients may be ambulatory.

The LPA inspected the food service areas in the facility and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in locked drawers inaccessible to clients. All appliances were in operable condition and looked clean/in good repair. Appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, stoves, etc. are clean and operating properly. Food utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are clean and in good repair with no cracks or chips. Furniture is room/client appropriate, clean and in good repair. All rooms are appropriately furnished for their intended use such as bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms, etc. Hot water temperature is maintained between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit as per Community Care Licensing (CCL) Title 22 regulations. Outdoor activity spaces have shaded areas and furnished for outdoor use. Each client has an adult bed with a mattress, pad, bedsprings, and pillow, which are clean and in good repair. Each bed is fitted with sheets, pillowcase, blankets, and bedspread that are clean and in good repair. Each client has adequate dresser and closet space for clothing and other belongings that includes at least two drawers or adequate dresser space. The facility has a sufficient supply of linens to permit weekly changing or more often to always insure clean linens for clients. Equipment and supplies for client personal hygiene is available and on site. Activity supplies are available for clients. As the facility has an approved fire clearance for four (4) clients, there is no signal system required or observed by LPA. Refrigerators and freezers are maintained at an appropriate temperature Fahrenheit as per CCL regulations. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and appropriate for food preparation. Continued on 809-C

At the time of the visit, all common areas/interior rooms of the facility were observed to be appropriately furnished, with all furniture in good condition. There is a fireplace on the premises, which is covered and inaccessible to clients. Carbon monoxide detectors were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and serviced annually. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common spaces including Client Personal Rights and Contact information for Ombudsman as well as Licensing. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature in all areas inspected. There is appropriate lighting in all the common areas of the facility. All passageways through the common areas of the facility were free of obstruction with all changes in incline having accessibility ramps. All window screens were in good repair. LPA did not observe any noticeable outdoor hazards. Outdoor activity spaces in the facility are shaded and equipped with furniture for client use. The facility has adequate storage of additional supplies/emergency supplies. The designated laundry area in the facility has appropriate storage of cleaning products, which are kept locked and inaccessible to clients. Emergency food and water in storage were observed to be in good condition by the LPA. Cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and other items that could pose a danger are kept in areas inaccessible to clients. Vehicles used to transport clients are in safe operating condition with appropriate insurance information. The facility has auditory alarm/alert systems on delayed egress entrances/exits. Electronic devices are in place to monitor exits of the facility, if exiting presents a hazard to any client.

The facility restrooms were sanitized and in operating condition while the LPA toured the facility. All restrooms in the facility were sufficiently stocked with soap, paper towels, required postings, and clean trashcans with closed lids. Towels and washcloths are not shared by clients in the facility. Contd. 809-C

An emergency exiting plan and emergency phone numbers are posted in an appropriate place. First-aid supplies, which include sterile first-aid dressings, bandages, adhesive tapes, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, antiseptic solution, and a current first-aid manual, are maintained. Administrator’s records, employees and client records are maintained at the facility and available for review by the LPA as employees are hired and clients accepted into the facility. The facility complies with CCL standards for health screening, TB clearance, staff training, criminal background clearance and transfer requests. Admission agreements and needs and services (ANS) plan are maintained for each client and/or their authorized representative. Client records are maintained on the facility premises in a secured area. Centrally stored medications are locked in secure locked cabinet(s) inaccessible to clients. The LPA observed the centrally stored medications as well as the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record. The facility administrator meets the qualifications as specified in Title 22 regulations. Provider Information Notices are available and able to be presented to Staff, clients, visitors, and accessible to LPA upon request during the inspection process. All employees currently working in the facility have obtained either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification prior to employment or initial presence in the facility. However, one (1) employee currently working in the facility did not have a transferred criminal record clearance associating them to the facility above at time of inspection by LPA. This employee is eligible with criminal record clearance and associated to multiple facilities owned by the Licensee, but was not associated to the specific facility above. LPA observed the facility administrator associate the employee to the facility above during the evaluation visit.

Exit interview conducted by LPA. Copy of this report provided to the facility.