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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

EMMAUS HOMECARE INC.License 0792011421 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/23/2026 starting 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Luz Gutierrez and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for all six (6) residents may be non-ambulatory. There were 2 staff and 4 residents present during inspection. Administrator, Quennie Balmeo cert #7033883740 EXP: 6/14/2026 arrived at 11:20 AM. LPA toured facility with Caregiver including but not limited to 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are for residents and 1 bedroom is for staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 69 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 119.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication were unlocked and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Three smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 1/20/2026 . Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 1/15/2026. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 1/16/2026. LPA requested for Emergency Disaster Plan to be updated in detail and submitted to the department as well as posted. At 12:15 PM, LPA reviewed 4 residents records. LPA advised Administrator to have residents responsible parties sign their annual appraisal of needs and services. At 12:35 PM LPA reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and are associated to the facility. Report continues on LIC809-C THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: LPA observed cabinet in kitchen with centrally stored medications unlocked Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 3/31/2026: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having kitchen cabinet with centrally stored medications unlocked which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 23, 2026 inspection of EMMAUS HOMECARE INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of EMMAUS HOMECARE INC. on March 23, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to EMMAUS HOMECARE INC. on March 23, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having kitchen cabinet with centrally ..."

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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