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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MELROSE GARDENSLicense 197610370
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On Monday, 11/03/25, 10:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Raymond Comer, arrived to conduct an unannounced annual inspection of the Facility. LPA met with Executive Director; Joseph "Yossi" Wieder, and reason for the visit was disclosed. Facility is licensed as a two story building. Fire clearance approved for seventy-two (72) non-ambulatory, and twenty-eight (28) ambulatory; total capacity, one hundred (100) residents. Bedridden cleared for bedrooms #101-#107, #109, #111, #113, #115, #117, #119, #120, and #122. Hospice waiver approved for twenty (20). Currently, five (5) residents receive hospice care services; no bedridden at this time. At 10:30 am, LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: Physical plant was inspected for cleanliness and condition. Facility’s main door is the primary entry/exit access. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Facility provides dementia care; LPA observed delayed egress system working properly throughout all access points of the facility. Visitor Sign-in sheet, sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, and other necessary signage posted throughout the facility. Room temperature is comfortable; wall thermostat displays a setting of 76.0°F. within the required range. Required postings are prominently displayed and observed to be current. Disaster drills were last conducted: 9/30/25. [LIC 809C] Continued KITCHEN: At 10:45 am, LPA observed kitchen as clean, commercial refrigerators and freezers observed to maintain required temperatures. Appliances and fixtures appeared as functioning properly. Sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food observed as properly stored and labeled. Residents do not have access to the kitchen. Facility menu appears to meet the daily dietary needs of the residents. No pesticides, nor poisons, were observed near any food area. BEDROOMS: LPA observed resident bedrooms and bathrooms for safety, privacy, and comfort. Random resident rooms (Room# 101, 103, 105, 211, 212, 213) were inspected and observed to maintain required furnishings, sufficient lighting, bed linens, and blankets. All bedrooms were observed to be clean and clear from obstruction. BATHROOMS: LPA observed bathrooms to be clean and sanitary with necessary supplies and required safety fixtures (grab bars, anti-slip flooring). Hot water temperature measured between 108°F. and 115.5°F.; within the required range. COMMONS: Activity rooms, dining area, and library observed to be clean and well lit and free of foul odor. Furnishings observed to be in good condition. No obstructions, nor tripping hazards observed. OUTDOOR: Outdoor (courtyard) area observed to have a shaded patio, with table with sufficient seating for the residents. Outdoor furniture was observed to be in good condition. All trash cans were observed to be covered. There are no bodies of water in the facility. RESIDENT RECORDS : Records are stored in the Administrator’s office, which was observed as locked and inaccessible to residents. A total of five (5) Resident files were reviewed for current IPP and/or Needs and Services plans, physician report, admission agreements, and all relevant documentation. Resident records appeared to be complete and current. Due to time constraints, LPA was unable to complete the required Annual inspection visit. LPA will complete at a later date. Exit interview conducted/copy of report given to Executive Administrator.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the November 3, 2025 inspection of MELROSE GARDENS?

This was an inspection of MELROSE GARDENS on November 3, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MELROSE GARDENS on November 3, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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