Routine inspection·March 5, 2026

On March 5, 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, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Lisa Gaitan about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD arrived later to assist with the inspection. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located near the front entrance. LPA observed that Lisa Gaitan has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on January 10, 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 four non-ambulatory residents in care, one of which is on hospice, none are bedridden, and one ambulatory resident.. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of five bedrooms, four of which are private resident bedrooms, one is a shared 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. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two bathrooms. 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 116.4 and 116.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a lockbox in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on June 9, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the office. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 19, 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 room in the hallway, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked in the garage. LPA observed the door leading to the detached 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 is one self-latching gate 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 two staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records. Based on today's observations, there is deficiency being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Lisa Gaitan. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.