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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SANTA TERESA CARE HOMELicense 0792005776 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/24/2025 at 4:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Hall conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with caregiver, Elaine Francisco, and explained the purpose of the visit. The administrator, Administrator, Marivel Calambro, holds an administrator certificate #7012121740 expires 4/21/2026. Administrator arrived at 5:33pm. Fire clearance was approved for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden, and one (1) hospice resident. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and back yard. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms. One (1) bedroom occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/19/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 08/19/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 07/10/2025. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. Four staff records were reviewed. LPA also reviewed four (4) of five (5) resident records. One (1) resident was admitted into the facility today. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 4:17pm, LPA observed knives, Pledge furniture polish, kitchen disinfectant, oven cleaner, and raid in unlocked cabinet underneath kitchen sink. At 4:23pm, LPA observed lock that was locked without key on door leading to garage (LPA has picture) At 4:26pm, LPA observed garage door that leads to back yard with chain lock that was locked (LPA has picture). At 4:28pm, LPA observed bedroom #2 does not have a chest of drawers, chair, and blinds are broken in window. At 4:36pm, LPA observed patio window does not have a screen. At 4:50pm, LPA observed during record reviewed the residents are missing the appraisal needs and services plans. At 5:40, LPA observed during record review staff has not completed the required 20 annual hours. Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809C. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 10/1/2025. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (last page) Liability Insurance An immediate civil penalty of $500.00 will be assessed on today's date for fire clearance (both locked doors). The deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, 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 appeal rights, LIC421M, and this report provided.

Citations

6 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.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having the 20 hours of annual training for all staff which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having exit to garage with double lock and lock from garage to back yard with chain lock which poses an immediate safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(c)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a screen on the patio window which poses a potential health or safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87307(a)(3)(B)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a chair and chest of drawers in bedroom #2 which posed a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having knives, disinfectant, and cleaners inaccessible to residents which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(a)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having an appraisal needs and service plan for each resident which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the September 24, 2025 inspection of SANTA TERESA CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of SANTA TERESA CARE HOME on September 24, 2025. 6 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SANTA TERESA CARE HOME on September 24, 2025?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (2 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having t..."

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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