Health check·February 17, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez made an unannounced case management visit for a Health & Safety check. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator Shaleemar Balignasay was present during the visit and assisted with the inspection. On today's visit, LPA observed four residents in care and two staff present. LPA observed two residents in the living room watching a movie and two residents in their bedroom. LPA observed residents to be in clean clothes. LPA, conducted a tour of the physical plant. LPA inspected the resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed residents' bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed the lights in each of the resident bedrooms to be operational. The water and toilets in each of the resident bathrooms were operational. The hot water temperature measured 113.1 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed the four burner gas stove in operation during the visit. Knives and sharps objects are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. Facility has a spare refrigerator located in the garage with additional food supply. LPA additionally conducted interviews. Staff interview stated that they have not received their pay and they were told they would get paid this week or next pay period. LPA verified carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were operational. Fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall of the kitchen with service date of April 9, 2025. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the bedroom hallway. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored Continued on LIC809-C. inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the first aid kit, and a first aid manual. Cleaning/toxic chemical are kept locked in storage, garage is used for storage, washer was in use and there was a dryer. LPA toured the backyard, no bodies of water observed. There is a shaded seating area in the front yard and backyard for residents to sit. The exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. All staff present are background cleared and associated to the facility. No health or safety concerns were observed. Based on this inspection, deficiencies were observed at this time in the areas evaluated per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations . See LIC809-D for deficiencies. An immediate civil penalty is assessed. This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy of this LIC809, LIC809-D report was provided and left at facility. Appeal rights reviewed, and a copy provided.