Routine inspection·September 23, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michael Tea and Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Loida Manguray, Administrator (AD) and LPAs explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a two-story, six bedroom, two bathroom residence with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which three may be on hospice. Staff member and an additional person live on the second floor who is not background cleared. An immediate civil penalty of $500 LIC 421BG was assessed for the additional person. The facility currently has a census of five residents in care with four on hospice. A technical violation will be given. Licensee produced email communication requesting an increase of hospice waiver to four residents. LPA advised AD and Licensee (LE) to not accept additional hospice residents until the waiver is approved and to follow-up with LPA or Licensing Program Manager (LPM) for a timely response. During today’s visit, LPAs toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in two of two resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits . The hot water temperature measured 105.2 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational . The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on April 8, 2025. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on March 10, 2025 . Administrator was advised to conduct fire drills quarterly and a technical violation was given. (Continued from LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809) LPAs inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. There are plenty of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. Emergency water is located in the garage and emergency food is in the front closet. Sharps and knives are secured under the sink and hazardous chemicals are stored in the garage. All appliances were in working order. LPA Tea observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed. LPAs toured the exterior of the property and there were no hazards or obstacles in pathways and there were plenty of shaded seating areas for residents to sit outdoors. There is a large area for outdoor activities and LPAs observed fitness cycling equipment for residents to use. Outdoor area is shared between the two Huntington Beach Guest Homes 1 and 2 which are adjacent to one another. LPA s reviewed two of two staff training and fingerprint record s and conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA Tea interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPAs confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on May 1, 2026. LPA confirmed facility profile information was correct, fees are current and the primary language is English. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Loida Manguray, Administrator and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858, LIC 859; LIC 9102-TVs;LIC 809-D; LIC 421BG and Appeal Rights.