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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY 4License 3060057041 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Efleda Reano. Administrator (AD) Sheryl Tongol arrived shortly after. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of six residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with caregiver Reano. The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which four may be on hospice and one bedridden. For this visit, there are a total of six residents in care. There are a total of six bedrooms, of which five are private resident bedrooms, and one private bedroom for staff. LPA Ramirez toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 105.8 to 107.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted by the dining room. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications are locked in a cabinet by bedroom five. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded patio and sitting area, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is one gate in the backyard, which is self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. During today's visit LPA observed that the floor in bedroom #1 was missing a piece of wood, measuring approximately 1x3 feet. LPA reviewed six resident files and two staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit one deficiency was issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Tongol. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided at the time of exit.

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.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that the floor in bedroom #1 was missing a piece of wood, measuring approximately 1x3 feet.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 16, 2026 inspection of STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY 4?

This was an inspection of STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY 4 on March 16, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY 4 on March 16, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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