Routine inspection·October 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Licensee Alphonso Pulido and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection LPA and Licensee conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, client rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a two-story home with three client bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The second floor is used solely as staff quarters. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. The back yard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed two clients present, an additional client was away at day program. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 119.8 F degrees. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted at the entrance of the facility. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged. Medication cabinet lock was observed to be inoperable, and medication is accessible; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Record review of disaster drill log indicated last disaster drill was conducted in December 2022. Per Licensee, drills are conducted quarterly, however, not documented; a Technical Advisory was issued on today’s date. LPA reviewed three client files and three staff files. LPA interviewed clients and staff present. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Administrator (AD) Claudia Pulido arrived at 11:30 a.m. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.