Routine inspection·February 13, 2026

On February, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Maria Tente about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD was available to assist via telephone call. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located near the front entrance. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Maria Tente, which expires on December 3, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, one of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with staff. For this visit, there are a total of two non-ambulatory residents in care, one of which is on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of six bedrooms, four of which are private resident bedrooms, one is a shred bedroom, and one is a staff bedroom. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of four bathrooms, three are for residents and one is for staff. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 112.1 and 123.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on January 23, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the family room. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 28, 2026. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the family room, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked in the garage. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two self-latching gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, two resident files and two staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and one resident interview was conducted. Based on today's observations, there are three deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Technical violations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with lead caregiver. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.