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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SERENE VALLEY CARE HOMELicense 3060040341 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On March 25, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, facility administrators Prescilla Mariano and Oscar Samson were present and assisted with the inspection. For this visit, there are three staff members on duty, all of which are background cleared and associated. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located in the hallway. LPA observed that Oscar Samson has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on January 13, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, none of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of three non-ambulatory residents in care, one ambulatory, four of which are on hospice, and one is bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of five bedrooms, two of which are private resident bedrooms, two are shared resident bedrooms, and one is a staff bedroom. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three bathrooms, two are for residents and one is for staff. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 105.0 and 105.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a kitchen drawer and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on January 23, 2026. LPA observed all the required postings in the kitchen. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on March 20, 2026. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the garage. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two self-latching gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, five resident files and three staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and three resident interviews, and one interview with family member were conducted. Based on today's observations, there are deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.

Citations

1 citation 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)Type A

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that Resident #2 (R2) is bedridden and unable to reposition themselves without assistance. The facility does not have a Fire Clearance to accept a bedridden resident.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 25, 2026 inspection of SERENE VALLEY CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of SERENE VALLEY CARE HOME on March 25, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SERENE VALLEY CARE HOME on March 25, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate he..."

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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