Routine inspection·October 18, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced annual visit today. LPA met with Julio Navallo, Administrator, and the reason for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve elderly residents age range 60 and above. All can be non-ambulatory. Facility is fire cleared for one bedridden resident; facility is approved to accept and retain (1) resident on Hospice. Facility is 87705 compliant; twenty -our hour awake staff required. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. The facility is in a residential area of Cerritos. The single-story home consists of living room, dining area, kitchen, (4) resident bedrooms, (1) staff storage room, (2) full bathrooms, front and backyard/patio area and attached garage/laundry area. During today’s visit, LPA toured the home and observed the following: Facility was observed clean inside and out. Walkways, passages and exists are free of debris and obstructions. Living room and dining area have sufficient seating for residents and furniture is in good repair. Kitchen appliances were observed clean and operable; however, kitchen cabinets were observed stained with grease mildew and dust on the doors and shelves. Also observed, tiles around kitchen sink are cracked and held down with duct tape. Facility has sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable supply of food which is kept labeled and properly stored. Sharps/knives and cleaning supplies are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet under the sink and in are inaccessible to residents. Bedrooms were observed clean and have the required furnishing and bedding. Extra linen is kept in cabinets in the hallway near the bedrooms. Both bathrooms were also observed clean and sanitary. Water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 111.5 and 105.2 degrees F, which is within compliance range. Fire place is covered and all exits doors have safety chimes which were tested and working properly. ***Continues on LIC 809-C The front and backyard are well maintained, and backyard has a shaded patio area and patio furniture is in good repair. Garage is kept clean and detergents and other toxins are kept locked. Laundry appliances are in good repair and were observed to be working properly. No pools or other bodies of water were observed. During visit, (4) resident and (4) staff files were reviewed. Resident files contain admission agreements, Physician Reports, medical/functional assessments, Appraisals/Needs and Services Plans, TB clearance, personal rights and consent forms and approved Hospice care plan for (1) resident. Staff files contain up to date First Aid/CPR certification, health screenings, criminal background clearances and training documentation. Resident medication was reviewed and found to be administered according to physicians’ orders and documented accordingly. Medication is centrally stored, locked and inaccessible to clients. Facility keeps PPE supplies in the garage. Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610-D) was reviewed and is up to date. Facility conducts safety/fire drills quarterly. Last drill was conducted on 10/13/25 with staff and client participation. Facility has a fire extinguisher in the main hallway and was observed charged and operable. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were working properly. Facility has a current liability insurance policy in place. During today’s visit, deficiencies is noted and citations issued, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. Exit interview was conducted with Julio Navallo, Administrator, and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights was provided.