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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HAPPY HOME CARE FOR ELDERLYLicense 1986024032 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bennette Pena and Gabriela Castro conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit. LPAs were met by Rosa Lee, Care Staff and John Kim, Registered Nurse (RN) and explained the purpose of the visit. Shortly after, Administrator Eunice Kim arrived and assisted LPAs with the inspection. The facility is approved to serve elderly residents, age 60 and over, (6) ambulatory of which (3) may be non ambulatory, Facility has approved hospice waiver for (2). LPAs utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. Bathroom has hygiene items such as hand soap and toilet paper. Operational Requirements: A fire clearance is in place. Fire Drill is conducted monthly and the last drill was conducted in July 2025. Facility has working signal systems in exit points . Facility maintains liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate and expires on 07/14/2026. Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood which consists of (4) resident bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom (not on sketch), (2) bathrooms, living room with covered fireplace, kitchen, dining area, laundry area in the attached garage and backyard with shaded patio area. There are currently (3) residents, 60 years and older residing in the facility, of which (1) is bedridden and no one is under hospice care. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, linen, light, chair and sufficient closet space. LPAs observed cameras in the common areas with no audio. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area. There is (1) fire extinguisher in the facility which was purchased on 09/08/2025. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature reading measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.*****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C***** Staffing: A total of (5) caregivers including the Administrator provide care and supervision to the residents. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and have criminal background clearance, fingerprint cleared, have the required training and associated to the facility. Personnel Records-Training: Four (4) staff files were reviewed for criminal background clearance and training. Personnel records have health/TB screenings. Current Administrator's certificate is pending, expires on 05/15/2026. Resident Rights-Information: Resident personal rights are posted. Visiting policy is posted at a location that is visible and accessible to residents and families. Facility provides internet services to all residents and have access to the facility phone. Planned Activities: Information regarding Dementia is part of training for direct care staff and is included in the Plan of Operation. The facility provides sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Food Service: The kitchen was inspected and did not have sufficient supply of 2 day perishable & 7 day non-perishable food. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas. Incidental Medical Services: All (3) residents' medications were reviewed during the visit. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications were stored in a locked cabinet and inaccessible to residents. First-aid supplies along with a manual are maintained in the facility. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Three (3) resident files were reviewed containing admission agreements, Physician's Report, Medical/Functional assessments, Needs and Services Plans, TB clearance, Personal rights, Medical Consent, Medication Records. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a complete Emergency Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan containing emergency evacuation, storage and preservation of medications, operation of manual assist devices. The facility conducts emergency drill on a monthly basis. Last fire drill was conducted in July 2025. Residents with SHN: None of the residents is under hospice care. Physician orders for use of half bed rails were reviewed in (2) residents files. (1) out of (3) residents is bedridden without the fire clearance. Deficiencies cited, Technical Assistance issued and Civil Penalty of Immediate $500 was assessed . Exit interview and a copy of this report along with the appeal rights was provided to the Administrator, Eunice Kim.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87202(a)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the facility accepted (1) resident, (R3) who is bedridden but did not notify Licensing and did not obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city/county fire departmen which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the water temperature readings in bathroom #1 were 99.5 degf (9:55am), 99.3 deg F (10:02am) and 93.3 deg F (10:09am) and bathroom #2 were 95.9 deg F and 95.5 deg F which did not meet the Title 22 regulation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the October 2, 2025 inspection of HAPPY HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY?

This was a inspection inspection of HAPPY HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY on October 2, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HAPPY HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY on October 2, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the fa..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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