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Inspection visit

Health check

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management - Health Checks. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator Eleazar Cuyson was notified via telephone but was unable to assist with today's inspection. On today's visit, LPA observed three residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed residents to be in clean clothes. LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant. 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 the lights in each of the resident bedrooms to be operational. 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 hot water measured 112.8 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 facility has a three day emergency food and water supply in the kitchen pantry. Facility has an additional food supply in the spare refrigerator located in the garage. No health or safety concerns were observed during the visit. LPA observed all of the facilities utilities to be operational during the visit. LPA additionally conducted interviews with three CONTINUED ON LIC809-C staff. During two staff interviews, staff informed LPA that they were supposed to receive their paycheck Friday February 13, 2026, but have not received their pay. LPA was informed that facility still did not have liability insurance. Sharps and medications are secured. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. Smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detectors are operational during today's visit. 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.

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.

  • 1569.605Type A

    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 or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA was informed Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.

  • 87213Type A

    87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, .. and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents..This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not have an adequate financial plan in place to ensure staff are paid on schedule. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 17, 2026 inspection of HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE?

This was a other inspection of HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE on February 17, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE on February 17, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral..."

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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