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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AVA BELLA CARE HOMELicense 0192005493 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 01/29/2026 at 12:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Nicole Morales, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is currently at capacity with a max of six (6) residents.. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed. A comfortable indoor temperature is maintained at 71.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 119.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 09/10/2025. At 1:30PM, LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and five (5) staff files. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 01/29/2026. Quarterly emergency drills were last conducted 01/28/2026. A review of resident medications and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) found no outstanding errors. Continued on LIC809C..... Continued from LIC809..... The following deficiencies were cited during the inspection: At 12:15PM, LPA noticed knives inn the kitchen not locked in the proper drawer. At 12:30PM, LPA saw scissors in an unlocked drawer in the living room. At 12:20PM, LPA noticed chemicals in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen. at 1:45PM, during file review, it was found no staff were currently CPR/1st Aid certified. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights, was made available to the administrator.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1569.618(c)(3)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff has current CPR/First Aid certification, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as multiple cleaning chemicals were left in unlocked cabinets in the kitchen as well as there being unlocked medicine in the kitchen fridge, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were unlocked knives in the kitchen and unlocked scissors in a drawer in the living room, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 29, 2026 inspection of AVA BELLA CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of AVA BELLA CARE HOME on January 29, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AVA BELLA CARE HOME on January 29, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as no staff has current CPR/First Aid c..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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