Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) KaSandra Lopez conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the facility today. When the LPA arrived there were two staff and three clients present. The other clients are currently at their day programs. Assistant Administrator Vanessa Garcia arrived at the facility at 9:57 AM.
This home is vendored by Tri-Counties Regional Center as a level 4-G home.
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. The following was observed:
KITCHEN: The kitchen and food storage areas were observed. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food stored. Items that could pose a danger including sharp items and cleaning supplies were in a locked office. Facility has a three day supply of emergency food and water. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the dining room area.
COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, furniture, walls, and flooring were clean and in good condition at the time of the inspection. All indoor and outdoor passages were free of obstruction. The fire extinguisher was fully charged. At 9:48 AM, the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the common areas and bedrooms were tested and were operational. The backyard has outdoor seating for client use.
RESTROOMS: The facility has one private and one common restroom for client use. Restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary with hand soap, toilet paper and paper towels. At 9:45 AM the hot water temperature was measured in the hallway common restroom and it measured at 120 degree F.
BEDROOMS: There are three client bedrooms. The LPA observed the client bedrooms to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting.
Report continued on LIC809-C.
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