Routine inspection·February 10, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced visit to Lotus Senior Care Huntington Beach. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the home and met with Caregiver Josh Catayas. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, of which three may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 4 residents and the home currently has 4 residents. There is 1 resident on hospice during today's visit. Rita Lee has an administrator certificate expiring on July 31, 2026. Upon entry the facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA Lyman along with Caregiver Catayas toured the facility at 8:34 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility records and the first aid kit. The home consists of five resident bedrooms, two shared hall bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor and caregiver quarters on the second floor. There are no residents residing on the second floor. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. LPA observed two residents with a half bed rails. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. At 8:50 AM, LPA tested the water temperature which measured between 116.4 and 134.6 degrees F in facility bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. At 9:00 AM, LPA observed unsecured cleaning supplies and Raid under the kitchen sink. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors are hardwired and tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. CONTINUED ON LIC 9099C DATED 02/10/2026 LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and self latching. LPA observed emergency food and water supply in the garage. LPA reviewed the emergency disaster plan during the visit. Plan is thorough and complete. Facility provides activities in the form of games and exercise. LPA reviewed four resident files and four staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. One out of four residents do not have an updated annual assessment. One out of two residents do not have an order for bed rails in the file. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation such as health screen/TB, and criminal record clearance. Two out of four staff do not have required annual training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet and are audited weekly. Medications appear to be administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.