Health check·April 8, 2024

On 04/08/2024 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez conducted a Health & Safety inspection as a result of CCLD receiving notification of a fire at the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Shelia Melencion and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured facility including but not limited to the bedrooms, bathrooms, common area, kitchen, and outdoor area. Facility sustained fire, water, and smoke damage. The fire started in the kitchen on 4/6/2024 at approximately 8:30PM while staff were frying. Staff yelled fire to notify other staff. Fire extinguisher was used to help put out fire. Fire went into the exhaust vent up into the attic. Fire sprinklers were triggered and 911 was called. Caregivers removed residents from facility as fire was being extinguished. The San Ramon Valley Fire Department arrived to assist with fire being extinguished. The ceiling in kitchen, hallway, and room four were collapsed due to the water damage from fire sprinklers. Kitchen, Living room, and hallways are covered in ash and water. No injuries were sustained. All staff and residents were moved to a safe location. Residents were moved to other care homes in the surrounding area. Three residents were moved to Good Shepherd of San Ramon. Five residents were moved to Belrose Care Home II. One resident was moved to Welcome Home Senior Residence in Walnut Creek. One resident was moved to Gines Care Home. One resident was moved to Good Shepherd of Danville. One resident was retained by their RP. Administrator informed LPA that they do not plan on re-opening the facility and that families have made arrangements for the residents to be permanently placed at the above facilities. LPA spoke with Administrator and obtained copies of the Emergency Disaster Plan, Resident Roster, and RP contact information. LPA informed Administrator to notify CCLD in writing of Facility Closure to start the process of closing the facility. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.