Routine inspection·September 23, 2024

On 09/23/2024 at around 2:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hollie Enriquez conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA met with House Manager Maria Fausto and was later joined by Administrator Maya Astier and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 4 non-ambulatory residents (one of which may be bedridden) with developmental disabilities ages 60 years and above. Currently, there are 4 residents in care, all of which receive services through the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood consisting of the following: living room, kitchen, dining room/TV room, two (2) client bedrooms, one (1) furnished bedroom for isolation if needed, two (2) bathrooms of which (1) is private, a two-car detached garage that is used for storage and houses a washer and dryer, and a shaded patio area. There are no bodies of water or firearms/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked. Beds and beddings were in good condition and storage for client personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and met Title 22 regulations. Toxins, medications and knives were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. Water temperature of both bathrooms were measured between 105.3-105.7 degrees Fahrenheit. A comfortable ambient temperature was maintained in the facility. First aid kit was observed stocked and complete with manual. The required facility postings were observed and incompliance per Title 22. Continued on 809C During today’s visit there was a deficiency observed per Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 Article 08 and it is being cited on the LIC9099D. LPA observed about a 4 foot wide area in the backyard cement by the grassy area that had sunken and separated with large cracks and created uneven surface for walking. A plan of correction has been developed with Administrator Astier. Due to time constraints the annual required visit will be continued at another unscheduled visit. An exit interview has been conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to House Manager Fausto.