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Inspection visit

Health check

ATIENZA RESIDENTIAL CARELicense 3318807233 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 19, 2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Edith Conchas and Lavette Farlow conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to initiate a Case Management visit Health & Safety check. LPAs identified themselves and discussed the purpose of the visit with Licensee Caroline Armstrong. LPAs interviewed, reviewed and observed two (2) staff and one (1) resident. Residents in care were present during visit. An imminent health and/or safety concerns were observed at the time of visit. LPA observed medications in a small plastic storage container accessible to clients and an additional unlabeled loose pill in another clear opened glass container. A citation was cited. LPAs observed some health and/or safety hazards inside the facility. Upon a tour visit conducted by licensee, LPA observed the licensee had expired non-perishable items such as soup, cereal and rice inside the kitchen pantry. Licensee removed some of the items, A citation was cited. LPAs also observed a hole inside the facility hallway wall adjacent to the entrance to the garage door. A citation was cited. LPAs observed the facility to have sufficient staff present at the facility to provide care which the needs of the residents in care appear to be met during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (LIC809, LIC 809-D, LIC809-D and appeal rights) was discussed and provided to Caregiver, Danica Joy-Reyes.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    87303 Maintenance and Operation(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 ...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed inside the facility a hole in the hallway wall adjacent to the garage door entrance which poses an potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)(5)Type A

    87465(h)The following requirements...(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked...(5)Each resident's medication shall be stored... No medications shall be transferred...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by making medications accessible to 4 out of 4 residents which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(8)Type B

    87555(b) The following food service requirements shall apply:(8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food... shall not be accepted, used or retained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee had expired non-perishable items. Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not providing safe and of quality food to 4 out 4 residents which poses an potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(3)Type A

    87468.1(a)Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall...personal rights(3)... free from punishment,.. abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’... interfering with daily living... This is evident by Licensee not... Based on LPA interviews, Licensee did not comply with section cited above by not ensuring R1 was free from physical abuse, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risks to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 19, 2025 inspection of ATIENZA RESIDENTIAL CARE?

This was a other inspection of ATIENZA RESIDENTIAL CARE on September 19, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ATIENZA RESIDENTIAL CARE on September 19, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303 Maintenance and Operation(a)The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintena..."

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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