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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THELicense 3060065662 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 13, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Eleazar Cuyson was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Eleazar Cuyson has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on May 27, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with five resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, one staff bedroom, three bathrooms, two of which are dedicated for resident use, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the interior portions of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed three residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the five 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 resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway cabinet. LPA observed the staff bedroom is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the two shared resident bathrooms and observed them to be clean. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. The water in each of the resident bathrooms was operational and measured between 109.9 to 112.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility currently does not have a minimum two day perishable and a seven non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed the facility has a an approximate five day nonperishable food supply on hand. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C Additionally, on duty care giving staff informed LPA that the facility had placed a grocery order on February 10, 2026, via the Walmart grocery app. Care giving staff informed LPA that they needed approval from the Licensee to have the order fulfilled, however, the Licensee has not approved the order, and therefore groceries have not been delivered to the facility. The kitchen is clean and appliances were operational. LPA observed the four top electric stove to be operational at the time of visit. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed toxins and chemicals to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. The facility also has first aid kit stored in the kitchen and it has all the required components. There are three fire extinguishers located in the facility. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and serviced as of April 9, 2025. LPA tested the dual smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 1, 2026. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in a closet by the garage. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage and laundry. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior portion of the facility to be free of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gate of the facility is self-latching and can be open in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed the three residents files. All the required documentation was present and current in the resident file reviewed. LPA reviewed the residents' medication and medication administration record. LPA reviewed four staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. LPA observed the Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC809D page. Additionally, civil penalties will be assessed on today's visit for failure to correct. A deficiency was cited on the previous visit, conducted on February 3, 2026, which has not been corrected. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Eleazar Cuyson. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.

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.

  • 87555(b)(26)Type A

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed the facility has a an approximate five day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA was also informed the Licensee has been unable to approve a grocery order after several days.

  • 1569.605Type A

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that the Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.

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What happened during the February 13, 2026 inspection of HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE on February 13, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE on February 13, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an ..."

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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