Routine inspection·January 22, 2026

On 1/22/2026, Licensing Program Analyst, Arvin Villanueva (LPA), arrived unannounced at this facility to conduct the annual inspection visit. LPA initially met with staff on duty, Staff on duty, Joselyn Endrina (S1) and Benjamin Gatchalian (S2), and stated the purpose of the visit. The Administrator, Aida Gatchalian (AD), was notified and arrived shortly after with another staff member, Maria Magnolia Tolon (S3). AD was unable to be at the facility due to a condition and appointed S3 to assist with the inspection. Overview : Facility is a one-story house located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to serve up to 6 elderly residents, all 6 may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver granted for 3 residents. Facility does not have clearance for bedridden residents. Present upon arrival were 6 residents in care with the 2 staff on duty. Physical Inspection : Areas inspected include, but not limited to, the kitchen, dining, resident units/bedrooms, resident bathrooms, common areas and outdoor areas. LPA inspected 6 of 6 resident bedrooms. Bedrooms were observed to be in good repair at this time. LPA inspected 4 of 4 bathrooms. All bathrooms were observed to be cleaned, in good working condition, and equipped with grab bars and non-skid flooring. Fire extinguishers were observed. During this visit, a fire extinguisher professional arrived to conduct maintenance service. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout. LPA observed centrally stored medications, toxins, sharp objects and other dangerous items were kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Magnetic keys were observed to be accessible, and advisory was provided to staff to keep them inaccessible to residents who are at risk if they have direct access to dangerous items. {1 of 2} In the kitchen area, LPA observed at least seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. Pantry was observed to be fully stocked with non-perishable food items. Kitchen refrigerator and freezer were in good working condition at this time. Additional refrigerator and freezers for food items stored in the detached garage. Advisory was provided to place thermometers inside the refrigerators and freezers to monitor temperature. Medications that require refrigeration are kept locked, with a child lock device, in a small refrigerator located in a separate room, pass the laundry room. Advisory was provided to staff to change the child lock to a more secure lock such as one with a pad lock or combination lock. Photo evidence was requested once obtained and installed. Outdoor area was observed. LPA observed shade area and outdoor furniture for resident use. Ramps were observed to be in good repair at this time. Emergency walkways were observed to be unobstructed. Fence and gate were in good repair. Record Reviews: LPA reviewed 2 staff files and 3 resident files. Review of 3 of 6 resident files, including but not limited to, review of Admission Agreement, Physician Reports, Needs and Services Plan, Centrally Stored Medication Record and Ambulatory Status. LPA did not review resident medications during this visit. Advisories were provided. Review staff files included, but not limited, background clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Health Screen, Initial and Ongoing Training. Advisories were provided. Review of fire drill/disaster drill records: facility conducts at least quarterly drills, and last drill was conducted on 1/10/26. Documents Requested: LPA requested a copy of current Liability Insurance Certificate, LIC500, LIC308 to be emailed to arvin.villanueva@dss.ca.gov. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies were cited. Advisories were provided. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was provided upon exit. {2 of 2}