Routine inspection·April 10, 2026

On 4/10/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) E. Conchas and A. Martinez conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for an annual inspection. LPAs met with Executive Director, Rachelle Wheaton, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve (75) residents. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for 12. The facility currently has 7 residents receiving hospice services. The facility is a single-story structure consisting of 4 cottages with individual rooms and restrooms, a kitchen, common area, patio area, dining area and a laundry room in cottage. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The hot water temperature was tested and measured between 107.6 -114.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility was observed to be clean and clutter free. The facility was observed to have the required postings such as personal rights, CCL complaint and the Ombudsmen poster. The food supply was adequate as the facility has sufficient food supply for residents in care. However, LPAs did observe nonperishable food without expiration and perishable food with past due used by dates. A deficiency was cited. The medications and sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to residents. The facility is required to conduct the emergency disaster drills on a quarterly basis, the last drill was conducted for the month of February and March for the morning, evening and nocturnal shifts. Continue to LIC 809-C Record reviews were conducted on both staff and resident files. Files reviewed of residents were observed to have a medical assessment, and appraisals, physician reports and needs and service plan. Medications appeared to be dispensed appropriately according to MAR. LPAs observed staff records. Records of required staff have current CPR certification, with all staff having obtained proper fingerprint clearance and to be associated to the facility and with the required training. The Administrator was observed to have a valid administrator certificate, which expires 02/14/2028. LPA conducted a file review. Facility had a licensed contractor Johnson Controls Inc 436 inspection completed on December 2025 for the fire sprinkler and Fire Master completed inspection for the fire extinguishers and egress system completed in December 2025. The facility has fully charged fire extinguishers, and the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be operable. Based on today's inspection one citation was issued in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights, was provided to Executive Director, Rachelle Wheaton.