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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SOUTH BAY MEMORY CARELicense 198320031
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/14/2025, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) – Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Socorro Leandro conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Administrator, Kristine Simonian. The purpose of the visit was explained, and the LPA was allowed entry to the facility. This facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory adults ages 60 and above, of which 2 may be on hospice. A total of 5 residents are currently residing in this facility. Facility Layout: The facility is a one-story house located in a residential street. The home consists of 3 resident bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 toilet room, 1 office, 1 great room which includes the dining table and the living room area, 1 kitchen, 1 attached 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 kitchen, and it was last serviced on 01/02/2025. There is a landline telephone on the kitchen counter top. Living Room/Community Indoor Space: There is activity work (i.e. coloring materials) for residents in the living room area. Resident Bedrooms: 3 out of 3 resident bedrooms were toured. There is adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Walls and floors were clean and in good condition. Bathrooms: Toilets, showers, and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries are accessible to residents. The hot water temperature measured 119 Fahrenheit. Medications: were inaccessible to residents in care. All medications observed were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. Medication Administration Records (MARs) were reviewed, and they were current and up to date. Garage: is used as a storage area for cleaning supplies, extra storage for residents, etc.; there is also a laundry area. Miscellaneous: Documents are posted as mandated. Last quarterly disaster drill was conducted on 09/12/2025. The last Annual Fire Inspection was completed on 01/02/2025 by the City of Torrance, Fire Department. The facility has a current liability insurance. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. 5 staff records were reviewed, 5 out of 5 staff records had required documentation. 5 resident records were reviewed, 5 out of 5 resident records had required documentation. No deficiencies are being cited based observation and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left with the Administrator, Kristine Simonian.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

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

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 14, 2025 inspection of SOUTH BAY MEMORY CARE?

This was an inspection of SOUTH BAY MEMORY CARE on November 14, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SOUTH BAY MEMORY CARE on November 14, 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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