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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CALIFORNIA HOME FOR THE ADULT DEAF (CHAD)License 3318000863 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Armando Perez and made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was assisted by American Sign Language Interpreter Christine Bartley Williams. The LPA was granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with Administrator, Danny Barrett. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility consists of a kitchen and dinning area, a living room area, a garage and laundry room, and a patio and yard with sufficient seating and space for activities. There are grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured within regulation. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. There are no firearms at this home and no bodies of water observed. LPA began review of client records. Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. LPA observed 4 of 4 Admissions agreement to be missing. A deficiency will be issued. Continued on LIC 809-C. LPA began review of employee records- Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and administrator certification. LPA observed Administrator did not have a file on record. A deficiency will be issued. LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals and sharps in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet in the kitchen allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers were serviced on 09/13/2025. LPA observed Emergency drills records were not obtained. A deficiency will be cited. Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there are three deficiencies that are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809, LIC 809-D and Appeal Rights was reviewed with the facility representative, and a copy was provided.

Citations

3 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.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Maintain required personnel records for staff

    Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Maintain admission agreement and appraisal

    Based on interview, record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in four out of four residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 21, 2026 inspection of CALIFORNIA HOME FOR THE ADULT DEAF (CHAD)?

This was an inspection of CALIFORNIA HOME FOR THE ADULT DEAF (CHAD) on January 21, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CALIFORNIA HOME FOR THE ADULT DEAF (CHAD) on January 21, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one which pose..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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