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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HILLS OF GOWDY, THELicense 3060063691 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine Rodriguez conducted an unannounced required visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA Rodriguez explained reason for visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted facility administrator (AD) Eleazar Cuyson about visit. For this visit, there are 2 staff members on duty, of which are background cleared and associated. The PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was observed to be located at the entrance of the facility. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Eleazar Cuyson, which expires on 5/7/2026. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with staff on duty (S1). The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, of which 1 may be bedridden and 5 may be on hospice. For this visit, there are a total of 3 residents in care, of which 0 are on hospice and 0 are bedridden. There are a total of 6 private resident bedrooms, and 1 staff room. LPA 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 4 restrooms, of which were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature was measured to be at 107.2 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. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguishers were dated and tagged for the date of 2024. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted at the entrance. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen. LPA observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. Medications and toxins were also observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are 2 gates in the backyard, which were self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed that the garage is used as an additional dwelling unit which is permitted, and is separated by a locked gate and has an empty swimming pool. For today's visit, deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Cuyson. A copy of this report and appeal rights were explained and provided.

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.

  • 87632(a)Type A

    Based on observation, interview and review of documents obtained, resident 1 (R1) is under home health and has a feeding tube, of which the home health nurse attends to. However, facility failed to submit a waiver request to the Department for R1's prohibited health condition. Therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 10, 2025 inspection of HILLS OF GOWDY, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of HILLS OF GOWDY, THE on October 10, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HILLS OF GOWDY, THE on October 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview and review of documents obtained, resident 1 (R1) is under home health and has a feeding..."

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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