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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLYLicense 0792011955 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/20/2026 at 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to conduct the 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Eli Ermintano, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility currently houses three (3) residents with a max capacity 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 72.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 116.1 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 01/22/2025. At 10:00AM, LPA reviewed three (3) resident files and four (4) staff files, all found to be complete. The emergency disaster plan was last reviewed 10/01/2025. 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 9:00AM, LPA observed a cabinet that was unlocked and found cleaning chemicals. At 9:30AM, LPA observed an non-locking cabinet in a bedroom that had cleaning chemicals. At 9:00AM, LPA observed an unlocked drawer with sharps such as knives and scissors. At 9:15AM, LPA observed the medication closet was unlocked. At 10:00AM, LPA observed all fire extinguishers in the facility have not been serviced in over a year. At 10:30AM, it was found that no quarterly emergency drills were being conducted in the facility. 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 provided to the administrator.

Citations

5 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.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as emergency drills are not being conducted, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)Type B

    Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee allowed fire extinguishers to be unserviced for over a year, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as unlocked cleaning chemicals were found in various parts of the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Store disinfectants separately from food supplies

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the sharps drawer in the kitchen was left unlocked, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights, risk to persons in care.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the medication closet was left unlocked, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 20, 2026 inspection of SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY?

This was an inspection of SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY on February 20, 2026. 5 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY on February 20, 2026?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (3 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as emergency drills are not being condu..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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