Routine inspection·August 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit. The purpose of the visit was explained to DSP Eric Hanson. The facility is vendored by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center as a level 4B Specialized. The facility serves elderly developmentally disabled residents 60 years and older. Currently there is one (1) resident under the age of 59. The following were observed/inspected: Infection Control: The Infection Control Plan was reviewed and includes environmental cleaning and disinfection activities. The facility has cleaning supplies. Operational Requirements: A hospice waiver for 2 residents is in place. A fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents who are legally blind is in place. Facility handles resident P & I monies. The Surety Bond is current. Liability Insurance in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is current with an expiration date of 7/15/2026. Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of 4 client bedrooms, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, laundry area, 3 bathrooms, backyard patio area, and detached garage. The facility is equipped with a sprinkler system. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operational. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility has a 1st Aid Kit and Manual. Cleaning supplies, knives, and toxic substances are inaccessible to residents. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Staffing: A total 10 staff members provide care and supervision to the clients. Personnel Records/Staff Training: Administrator certificate expires 10/1/2026. Staff have criminal background clearance and training. Six (6) staff files were reviewed. Proof of staff training, health clearance, and 1st Aid/CPR training is current. Resident Records/Incident Reports: A total of four (4) resident files were reviewed. They contained admission agreements, Physician's Reports, Appraisals, ISP's, quarterly reports, TB clearance, Physician's Orders, medical consent, personal rights, medication administration records, and consultant logs. Personal & Incidental (P & I) monies/records are at corporate office. P & I money records were reviewed. RCFE and Ombudsman complaint posters are posted in the main entryway of the facility. Planned Activities: Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. The facility does not have a Resident Council. Food Service: Food supply is stored in the kitchen and pantry areas consisting of: 2-day perishables, 7-day non-perishables, and emergency food supplies. Residents have modified diets. Incident Medical and Dental: Centrally stored resident medications were reviewed. 30-day supply of client medications were observed locked and given as prescribed. Medical and dental transportation is provided by the facility. The facility is equipped with one van. Residents have updated consultant assessments, Physician Reports, physician orders, and COVID-19 vaccination cards on file. Disaster Preparedness: Emergency and Disaster Plan LIC 610E was reviewed. Facility has a First Aid Kit and Manual. Residents with Special Health Needs: One (1) resident receives home health services. No residents have prohibited health conditions. All residents require adaptive equipment. Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention: Emergency Disaster Plan was reviewed. The plan shall be reviewed annually, updated as necessary, and maintained on file at the facility. First Aid Kit and Manual were observed. The last Emergency Disaster drill was conducted on 8/6/2025. Emergency Intervention: No manual restraints or seclusion is used in the facility. No deficiencies were cited. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator John Nguyen. A copy of the report was issued.