The Hills of Santa Teresa

87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the paychecks due to staff were paid late, two staff paychecks bounces, and March and April rent payments were returned. This poses a immediate personal rights risk to persons in care.

87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required .. licensing agency.This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, staff did not receive paycheck timely, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff stated they were due pay on 3/18/2026 and did not receive a paycheck as of 3/25/2026.

87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required .. licensing agency. This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, staff did not receive paychecks timely, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff stated they were due pay on 3/5/2026 and did not receive a paycheck as of 3/9/2026.

On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care. Administrator stated the facility does not have current liability insurance.

87355 (e)(3) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3)Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA reviewed S1’s & S2's record and found that they are not associated with the facility. This poses an immediate health, and safety, risk to persons in care. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED.

87303(a)The facility shall be clean, safe sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility failed to comply with the section cited above in two out of two yards and one screen, which poses an immediate risk to persons in care. LPA observed overgrown grass and weeds in the front and back yards, as well as a sliding door screen with two 1 inch holes.

On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care. The facility does not have current liability insurance.

13 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required .. licensing agency. This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, staff did not receive paychecks timely, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff stated they were due pay on 2/27/2026 and have not received a paycheck as of 3/3/2026.

87303(a)The facility shall be clean, safe sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility failed to comply with the section cited above in two out of two yards and one screen, which poses an immediate risk to persons in care. LPA observed overgrown grass and weeds in the front and back yards, as well as a sliding door screen with two 1 inch holes.

7213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required .. licensing agency. This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, staff did not receive paychecks in full, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff stated they were not paid in full on 2/19/2026.

7213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required .. licensing agency. This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, staff did not receive paychecks timely, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Staff stated they were due pay on 2/13/2026 and did not receive a paycheck until 2/19/2026.

On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care. Administrator stated the facility does not have current liability insurance.

(a) The total daily diet shall be of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the residents and shall meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances of the Food and Nutrition(b) The following food service requirements shall apply:(26)Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. LPA observed a limited supply of canned goods, cereal, and pasta in kitchen cabinets.

87464 Basic Services (f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (1) Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c).This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure staff are providing care and supervision to prevent and address R1, R2, and R3’s care needs during night supervision, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the paychecks due to staff were paid late and some not issued at all as today's visit. This poses a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.

87303(a)The facility shall be clean, safe sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to comply with the section cited above by failing to trim two overgrown trees in the backyard, which poses a potential risk to persons in care.

The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, records obtained and interviews conducted, facility was unable to cover operating costs due to deliquency in rental property payments and staff salary as a result of legal and financial troubles. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the paychecks issued to staff were returned due to insufficient funds. This poses a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.

87355 (e)(3) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3)Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA reviewed S1’s record that they are not associated with the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

87303(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance ...for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the ceiling fan was not operating in room #1, leaky faucet in bathroom, and the swinging bench has a hole in the seated area. This poses a potential health or safety risk to persons in care.