Routine inspection·December 11, 2025

On 12/11/25, Licensing Program Analyst, Kimberly Viarella, made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA identified herself upon arrival, stated the purpose of the visit and asked to meet with the Designated Facility Administrator. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator , Beatriz Afalla and a brief interview followed. Administrator's Certificate Number: 7005613740 and expires on 08/20/26. The facility tour began in the kitchen.  All knives and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents in care at the time of this inspection. LPA observed an adequate food supply for 7 day non-perishable and 2 day perishable.  All food items in the refrigerator were stored and dated appropriately. LPA checked the dates printed of a sample of items from the refrigerator and pantry to ensure they had not expired. All cleansers and toxic chemicals were in locked cabinets an inaccessible to residents in care and the 2 fire extinguishers were last inspected on 09/04/25 by Jorgensen Co. LPA observed the appropriate required signage posted: Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 500, See Something Say Something poster, and Resident Rights. LPA then inspected the 6 resident bedrooms.  LPA observed all the required furniture, furnishings and lighting required to be in compliance. LPA also observed the staff room to ensure it was being utilized for staff as indicated by the facility sketch. The facility had 2 resident bathrooms.  LPA observed soap dispensers and paper towels in both, along trash cans with lids. LPA observed that one bathroom had a bath mat and the other had a shower with a non-slip/skid surface. Both had the grab bars required to be in compliance.  The LPA measured the hot water temperature and found it to be 110.8 degrees Fahrenheit and in compliance at the present time. LPA inspected the medication closet which was kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care.  LPA reviewed storage, dosing and destruction procedures. LPA then reviewed the first aid kit to ensure it had all of the required elements. All were in compliance at the time of this inspection. LPA then conducted an inspection of the exterior of the building. There were no bodies of water present and the yard was completely fenced in. There was a patio area with seating and shade for residents to enjoy. All gutters and window screens were in good repair at the time of this inspection. LPA observed that the walkway leading to the front entrance was covered in green outdoor carpeting. LPA could feel that the floor beneath her feet was weakening in certain spots and brought this to the attention of the Administrator/Licensee who stated that they will have it repaired within the next 3 weeks. It was not a danger to residents in care, but would become one if not addressed in a timely fashion. A file review was completed by this LPA . The LIC 500 was compared to the Guardian roster to ensure that all staff had the appropriate background clearances.  LPA then reviewed 2 resident files and 2 staff files. All were in compliance at the time of this inspection. LPA provided technical assistance regarding 2 sections of the admission agreement reviewed; the first pertaining to the wording for visiting hours, the second regarding reimbursement upon termination of the agreement.  LPA provided Licensee/Administrator a copy of the regulations to assist them with updating the wording to reflect best practices. According to the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited during today's visit. A copy of this report was provided and an exit interview conducted with Affala.