Routine inspection·October 10, 2025

On 10/10/2025 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit at the Best Place Home Care Facility. LPA Calderon was allowed entry into the facility by Administrator Marylou Namoc. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory elderly residents ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for one (1) bedridden and two (2) hospices. Currently, there are five (5) residents residing in the facility, age of 60 and above. LPA Calderon explained to Administrator Marylou Namoc the purpose of the one-year Annual Inspection visit, and escorted LPA Calderon on a tour of the entire inside and outside facility grounds. As part of the inspection, LPA Calderon reviewed: Five (5) resident service records, five (5) resident medication records (MAR), three (3) staff records, and inspected the inside facility and outside grounds. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on 07/24/2025 . The one-story residential home consists of five (5) resident bedrooms, two (2) resident bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, staff room, office area, attached garage with washer and dryer/ storage area, backyard with table and chairs. No weapons are stored or found on the premise grounds. Kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. A two-day supply perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods are present in the facility. The seven (7) day emergency Water Storage is in located in the garage. LPA Calderon observed that all facility rooms are clean and in good repair. A comfortable temperature was observed, and the facility has central air and heating. LPA Calderon observed the following during inspection of client’s rooms: mattresses are in good condition, adequate lighting present, plenty of dresser/closet space is present, and all bed linens present. All bedrooms contain furniture, lighting fixtures and personal storage space as required, all beds have the required amount of linen and mattress covers, LPA Calderon observed fully stocked closet with bedding, towels, and toiletries supplies . Bathroom fixtures are clean, in good repair, and working properly and contain the required nonskid mats and grab bars. LPA Calderon observed bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulation. Bathroom #1 hot water temperature was properly measured at 111 degrees Fahrenheit, bathroom #2 hot water temperature properly measured at 112 degrees Fahrenheit, and kitchen hot water temperature properly measured at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility one (1) Carbon Monoxide and six (6) Smoke Detectors, hard-wired and connected, were tested and are working properly. Facility three (3) Fire Extinguisher was checked and found to be fully charged and accessible . All exit doors in the facility have alarm systems. The facility has a working landline telephone. All toxins and knives are locked/secured and inaccessible to residents. Medications are centrally stored and in a locked storage cabinet. Facility one (1) first aid kits are fully stocked with manuals was checked and in order. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. All Exits/ Walkways around the home were free of debris and hazards. Outside patio accessible to residents. Five (5) resident files were reviewed and found to be complete. LPA Calderon reviewed five (5) resident medications (MAR) and they were all found to be administered according to doctor's orders. Three (3) staff files were checked, and they have the required documents. LPA Calderon noted the Administrator Marylou Namoc Certification # 7009268740 expiration date of 06/25/2026 was valid at time of inspection. Commercial General Liability Policy #PCI8082234604 policy period from 07/30/2025 to 07/30/2026 underwritten by Primary Care Insurance Company, coverage 1,000,000/3,000,000 is valid at time of inspection. All the required documents are posted in the facility in a clearly visible area. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA Calderon did not observe deficiencies therefore no citations were issued at this time. Annual Licensing Fee is CURRENT. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Administrator Marylou Namoc.