Our Program
Apex Adult Residential Homes
At Apex Adult Residential Homes, our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, warm, inclusive and nurturing living environment where individuals with developmental disabilities are empowered to live fulfilling lives. We are committed to providing compassionate care and support, celebrating each person’s strengths, and fostering a community that respects and values the dignity, potential, and unique gifts of every individual we serve. Our goal is enriching lives through meaningful connections, personalized care, and growth opportunities, ensuring every resident feels truly at home.
Program Description
Program Purpose and Philosophy.
The philosophy of Apex Adult Residential Homes is to provide a home that incorporates ongoing support and training in socialization, independent living and self-help skills, Incidental Medical Services, and behavior management to persons with developmental disabilities and moderate to severe behaviors that qualify them for Westside Regional Center Level 4I services. Our program exists to assist clients to live in a community setting, to maintain the least restrictive environment possible, and to help reach individual potential.
Facility Features
The house is located in Inglewood, southwestern Los Angeles County. Participation in a daytime program or activity is encouraged. It has the following features.
Description of Services
The services provided by Apex Adult Residential Homes will be in accordance with Title 22, this Plan Of Operation, and each client Needs and Services Plan/Individual Program Plan. Services provided by the facility shall be conducted so as to continue and promote, to the furthest extent possible, independence and self-direction for all persons accepted for care. Clients will be encouraged to participate as fully as possible in all daily and independent living activities.
Basic services shall include the following:
Lodging.
Food Service.
Laundry Service.
Cleaning of the client’s room.
Comfortable and suitable bed including fresh linen weekly or more often, if required.
Plan, arrange and/or provide for transportation to medical and dental appointments and for planned activities.
A planned activity program including arrangement for utilization of available community resources.
Notification to family and other appropriate person/agency of client's needs.
Continuous observation, care and supervision, as required.
Assistance with bathing and personal needs, as required.
Assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs.
Assistance, as needed, with taking prescribed medications in accordance with physician's instructions unless prohibited by law or regulations.
Bedside care for minor temporary illnesses.
Maintenance or supervision of client/client cash resources or property , if necessary , within the limits of the facility Surety Bond.
Personal hygiene items, including but not limited to toilet paper, toothpaste or denture cleanser, comb, soap, shampoo, and sanitary napkins.
Our Staff
All of the staff and volunteers in our programs follow a Code of Ethics.
All staff are trained in First Aid, CPR.
All staff, and volunteers have cleared a criminal record and live scan fingerprint clearance.
All staff, and volunteers have Up-to-date T.B Clearance. follow Americans with Disabilities guidelines for accessibility for full inclusion of individuals who utilize services and participate in programs.
Activities
Lodging.
Group/social activities requiring interaction between clients.
Physical activities including but not limited to games, sports and exercise.
Recreational activities.
Educational activities.
Each client shall be given the opportunity to participate in the planning, preparation, conduct, clean up, and critique of the activities to the best of their ability.
ADMISSION POLICIES
Apex Adult Residential Homes shall not discriminate in admission of or services to residents based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
It is the policy of Apex Adult Residential Homes to admit and retain only those residents for who adequate care can be provided.
Apex Adult Residential Homes will develop house rules that are clear and understandable. Clients will be informed of their rights upon admission and at least annually thereafter and we will ensure that no personal rights are not violated.
Apex Adult Residential Homes agrees to allow staff of Community Care Licensing Division or its designees, upon request, those records pertaining to resident’s care, activities and assets.
Care and Supervision
Apex Adult Residential Homes will provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the client’s needs. Notification will be made to family and/or other appropriate persons or agencies of the client’s needs, as appropriate. We will provide the following care and supervision:
Providing basic services, including those services required by applicable law and regulation to be provided by the Licensee in order to obtain and maintain a community care facility license.
Lodging
Four private bedrooms will be offered. Each bedroom shall include the following equipment and supplies: a bed, maintained in good repair, and equipped with good bed springs, a clean mattress and pillow(s); bedroom furniture, including a chair, a night stand, and a lamp or lights necessary for reading; a portable or permanent closet and drawer space in each bedroom to accommodate the client’s clothing and personal belongings; clean linen in good repair, including lightweight, warm blankets and bedspreads, top and bottom bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress pads, rubber or plastic sheeting, when necessary, and bath towels, hand towels and washcloths; non-medicated soap, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, and comb.
Food Service
All food is safe and of the quality and quantity necessary to meet the needs of the clients. Each meal meets the servings recommended in the USDA Basic Food Group Plan - Daily Food Guide for adults. All food is selected, stored, prepared, and served in a safe and healthful manner.
Each client is provided with three meals each day with not more than 15-hours elapsing between the third meal of one day and first meal of the following day.
Between meals snacks are available for all clients unless limited by dietary restrictions prescribed by a physician.
Menus are written at least one week in advance and copies of the menus are dated and kept on file for at least 30-days. The clients, or their authorized representatives, and the licensing agency may review all menus, upon request.
Modified diets prescribed by a client's physician shall be provided. Instructions from the physician or dietitian on the preparation of the modified diet shall be obtained and followed. Food supplements that are prescribed by the physician are the financial responsibility of the client.
The appropriate federal, state and local authorities shall approve commercial foods that are used. All foods are selected, transported, stored, prepared, and served free of contamination and spoilage. Foods in damaged containers are not accepted, used, or retained.
Where indicated, food is cut, chopped, or ground to meet individual needs.
Powdered milk is not used as a beverage but may be used in cooking and baking. All milk used is pasteurized.
State and/or Federal authorities inspect meat, poultry, and meat food products that are used.
All Direct Support Professionals engaged in food preparation and service observe personal hygiene and food services sanitation practices, which protect the food from contamination.
Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are never stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.
Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances are stored in areas separate from food supplies.
All kitchen food preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter and rubbish, and measures are taken to keep such areas free of rodents and other vermin.
All food is protected from contamination. Contaminated food is discarded immediately .
All equipment, dishes, and utensils are kept clean and maintained in safe condition.
All dishes and utensils used for eating and drinking, and in preparation of food and drinks, are cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
Equipment necessary for the storage, preparation, and service of food are provided and well maintained.
Tableware and tables, dishes and utensils, are provided in the quantity necessary to serve the clients.
Adaptive devices can be provided for self-help in eating, as needed by an individual client.
Freezer foods will be dated and labeled as to contents. The package label may suffice for the latter, but if food is transferred to a different package before freezing it must be dated and labeled as to contents to assist staff in cycling food.
Laundry Service
The facility will provide basic laundry services, including washing and drying of client’s personal clothing, bedding, towels and washcloths at least once a week, or more often as
needed. Space and equipment are available for washing, ironing, and mending of personal clothing, and the space used for soiled linen and clothing is separated from the clean linen and clothing storage and handling area. All necessary laundry supplies are available and the equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
Clients who are able, and who so desire, shall be allowed to use at least one washing machine and iron for their personal laundry, provided that the equipment is of a type and in a location that can be safely used by the clients. The use of all cleaning supplies, including detergent, softener, and bleach, will be supervised by staff and the supplies will be stored in an area that is locked or inaccessible to the clients.
Cleaning Services
Clients will be encouraged to clean their rooms and participate in household chores to the best of their ability. Facility staff will complete all household chores as needed to ensure adequate sanitation and cleanliness of the house, including client bedrooms, and the continued good health of the clients.