Office review·January 27, 2026

The Department held an informal office meeting today 1/27/26 to discuss the current facility operations. In attendance was Regional Manager (RM) Leslie Mendiveles, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Karen Clemons, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarina Ramirez, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lavette Farlow and Licensee representatives Allen Medina and Keak Vongphakdy. Recently, the Department received notification of financial issues related to the facility. 1/27/26, the following issues were discussed: -Late rental payments notifications -Notices of utilities shut-offs -Staff late payments of wages -Maintaining facility License Licensee reported that above issues have been resolved. RM Mendiveles informed them of their continued responsibility to maintain oversight of facility operations to ensure compliance at all times. Copy of Title 22, Section 87205 Accountability of Licensee Governing Body was provided to representatives. At the end of the meeting, Licensee representatives agreed to provide the following to the regional office by 1/29/2026: written plan to the Department detailing how financial obligations will be met, including payment of all outstanding utility bills, staff wages, and detailing how staffing will be increased or adjusted to meet the needs of all residents in care. An exit interview was conducted with the facility representatives and a copy was provided at the conclusion of the meeting.