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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 565850521
Report Date: 08/01/2024
Date Signed: 08/01/2024 12:39:52 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME:	GUIDING PATH HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	565850521
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	INSULAR, BETSY		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	2264 GRAFTON STREET		TELEPHONE:	(949) 350-1343
CITY:	SIMI VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93063
CAPACITY: 4		CENSUS: 0	DATE:	08/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Betsy Insular - Administrator		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. The LPA met with applicant Betsy Insular. The fire clearance was granted for four (4) non-ambulatory clients. The facility is one story. At approx. 10:10am, a physical plant tour was conducted inside and out. The facility has four (4) private resident bedrooms. Resident room #3 have a direct exit to the outside. There are no fire sprinklers in the facility. Main hallway leading to resident bedrooms were observed to be equipped with fire door. All resident rooms are set up with beds, nightstands, lamps, chests of drawers, chairs and closet space. The beds are furnished with comfortable mattress and clean linen; which includes, a mattress pad, top and bottom linens, pillowcases, blanket (if needed) and a bedspread. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. In addition, no bedroom was used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. There are two (2) staff rooms at the facility located to the right of the entry way. LPA observed rooms to be made inaccessible to residents in care. For NOC , there will be awake night staff only. All rooms were free of odors. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. There are two (2) bathrooms total. The resident bathroom(s) have a shower with non-skid materials. The toilet and shower have grab bars. The hot water temperature was tested in the bathrooms and the kitchen and was found to be within the range of 105F and 120F. Resident and staff records are to be stored inaccessible in a cabinet in the kitchen. Medications are to be centrally stored inaccessible in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. The first aid supplies were complete , including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. First aid was observed stored inaccessible in the locked cabinet as well.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Desaree Perera
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Balisi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: GUIDING PATH HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 565850521
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2024

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Kitchen knives and other sharp objects are stored inaccessible in the cabinet under to the sink. Stove burners are rendered inaccessible to the residents by placing a safety lock on them when not in use. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. The supply of nonperishable food is adequate. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional at the time of the visit. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. No flies or other vermin were observed.

The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There is a television and other entertainment equipment, games and/or activity supplies in the living room. There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Night lights were maintained in hallways and passageways to non private bathrooms. There is a fireplace in the living room that is non-operable at this time. It is screened and there are no tools.

The facility has emergency exit signs . The facility has a furnace, which is able to heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit; and, they have central air conditioning and are able to cool rooms to a comfortable range, not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

The facility smoke alarm system is battery operated. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during the time of visit. Fire extinguishers were observed fully charged and purchased in April 2024.

The laundry room is located in the rear of the facility. Cleaning supplies and toxins were observed stored here and the room will be inaccessible to residents in care. There is an attached garage that is only accessible from the exterior of the home. LPA observed extra furniture and other supplies for facility use.

There are cabinets located in the main hallway that stored an adequate supply of extra bed and bath linens along with toiletries and personal hygiene supplies. Cabinets are to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout. The emergency telephone numbers and other required postings are posted in the office area in the living room.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Desaree Perera
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Balisi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: GUIDING PATH HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 565850521
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2024

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The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There is a covered patio area in the rear of the home. LPA observed appropriate furniture for outdoor use. The outside area was observed to be large enough to conduct outdoor activities. There is no body of water observed at this time.

Component III and interviews was conducted in conjunction with the visit.

No corrections required on a pre-licensing visit at this time. Exit interview conducted. Report issued and provided to Licensee.

This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Desaree Perera
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Balisi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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