Routine inspection·February 6, 2026

On 02/06/2026, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) – Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) staff conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Administrator, Teresa Guanlao. CCLD staff explained the purpose of the visit and was accompanied by a staff member inside and outside the facility during this inspection. This facility is licensed to serve 6 adults ages 60 and above, of which 3 maybe non-ambulatory and 3 maybe bedridden. Approved for a hospice waiver for 5 residents. A total of 6 residents are currently residing in this facility. The Annual Licensing Fees are current. Facility Layout: The facility is a one-story house located in a residential street. The home consists of 4 resident bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 living room area, 1 kitchen area, 1 dining room area, 1 laundry area, 1 detached garage, and 1 backyard patio area with shaded seating. Outside Grounds: were toured no bodies of water were observed, walkways around the home were clear of hazards, and there are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Kitchen Area/Facility Food: The facility has supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Knives and toxins were kept inaccessible to residents in care. There is fire extinguisher in the dining room area and it was last serviced on 04/22/2025. There is a landline telephone on the kitchen counter top. The lower kitchen cabinets were greasy. Living Room: There is a landline telephone for residents in the living room area. Resident Bedrooms: 4 out of 4 resident bedrooms were toured. There is adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Bathrooms: Toilets, showers, and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries accessible to residents. The hot water temperature measured 105 Fahrenheit to 110 Fahrenheit. There is mold in both bathrooms. Medications: were inaccessible to residents in care. All medications observed were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. 6 out of 6 Medication Administration Records (MARs) were reviewed and they were current and up to date. Garage: was toured. The garage has several facility supplies. Miscellaneous: Documents are posted as mandated. The last Annual Fire Inspection was completed on 07/08/2025 by the City of Torrance Fire Department. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. The facility has a current Liability Insurance. 5 staff records were reviewed, 5 out of 5 staff records had required documentation. 6 resident records were reviewed, 6 out of 6 resident records had required documentation. 2 out 6 residents Appraisal & Needs Service Plan did not have responsible party signature nor Resident signature. A technical violation is being provided regarding Hospice Care Plans and Emergency Quarterly Drills. Two deficiencies are being cited based on observation and records review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted, Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Administrator, Teresa Guanlao.