Routine inspection·June 18, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by staff. LPA met with Direct Service Providers (DSPs) Paulo Faeldo, Celia Salalac and Adian Ngo. The facility is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, activity room, backyard and attached 2-car garage. Facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA noted residents were away at day program. All resident rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. Facility has extra linens and hygiene supplies for clients in the hallway closet. Restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels and have hand washing postings. Hot water measured between 105 and 120 degrees F in both bathrooms. LPA observed facility has emergency food and water supply. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was last serviced on May 14, 2024. LPA observed hazardous items such as knives, chemicals and cleaners to be locked up in the kitchen and the garage. Knives are locked up separate from toxic chemicals. Medication for each client is kept locked in a closet near the entryway. The backyard has a shaded sitting/lounging area. Exit gate is unlocked and self latching. LPA observed exit gate to be unobstructed. LPA reviewed three resident files and three staff files. LPA also reviewed medication and P&I for three clients. LPA interviewed one staff. Resident were away from the facility at the time of the inspection and unable to be interviewed. Facility has board games, exercise equipment, electronics, music and more for resident use. No deficiencies were noted during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility