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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

HILLS OF GOWDY, THELicense 3060063692 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced Case Management visit to do a health and safety check on residents in care. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 (S1) at 8am. LPA spoke with Administrator (AD) Eleazar "Eli" Cuyson regarding the purpose of the visit. Upon entering the facility two of five residents were observed at the dining room table for breakfast. One resident was tied to a wheelchair with a sweater. LPA brought this to staff's attention and staff immediately untied the resident. An immediate Civil Penalty of $500 will be assessed for using a sweater as a restraint LPA toured the kitchen and noted there were two-days of perishable food supplies and seven-days of non-perishable food on-hand. The facility was 71 degrees. LPA inspected hot water temperature and the hot water temperature was 140.7 degrees Fahrenheit. A Civil Penalty of $250 will be assessed for a Repeat Violation. The exterior of the property is not maintained and has been cited on March 30, 2026 with a Plan of Correction date of April 30, 2026. Total amount assessed is $750. LPA interviewed two of five residents and two of two staff. Two of two staff report they are being paid timely and were paid from 3/30-4/5/2026. Staff are now paid on a weekly basis. AD confirmed the facility has liability insurance. Awake residents were clean and dressed. One resident was sleeping at time of visit. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Eleazar "Eli" Cuyson , Administrator (AD) and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 809-D, LIC421-FC, LIC 421-IM, and Appeal Rights.

Citations

2 citations 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(e)(2)Type A

    87303 (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained.. to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations and interviews Licensee failed to ensure water temperature is between 105 and 120 degrees F which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87608(a)(5)Type A

    Postural Supports. a) Based on the individual's preadmission appraisal, and subsequent changes to that appraisal, the facility shall provide assistance and care for the resident in those activities of daily living which the resident is unable to do for himself/herself...(5) Under no circumstances shall postural supports include tying, depriving, or limiting the use of a resident's hands or feet. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed one of four residents tied to a wheelchair using a sweater. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Civil penalty is assessed.

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What happened during the April 9, 2026 inspection of HILLS OF GOWDY, THE?

This was a other inspection of HILLS OF GOWDY, THE on April 9, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HILLS OF GOWDY, THE on April 9, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303 (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:Faucets used by residents for personal car..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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