Routine inspection·March 26, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA identified herself and was granted entry by caregiver Evelyn Garcia. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with administrator Desiree Opalec - Arenas. According to the facility’s license, the facility may serve six (6) elderly residents, of whom may be non-ambulatory at any given time at the facility site. The facility is approved for one (1) hospice resident. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census was five (5) residents living at the facility, and there were 5 residents present at the facility site during the inspection. LPA inspected the interior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 76 º Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were also compliant. There were at least 2 days of perishable food and at least 7 days of non-perishable food present. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives were not stored in a secured locked area, but were secured during the inspection. There were no toxic chemicals or poisons accessible to residents. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in a locked cabinet, which LPA inspected. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per administrator Opalec - Arenas, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and the facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguishers were present (01) and serviced within the last 12 months. LPA spoke with staff and residents, and reviewed staff and resident records. LPA’s visit did not raise any licensing concerns. The files that LPA reviewed contained the required documents, with updates needed to two files. Confidential records were stored in a locked area. Required licensing postings were observed in a visible area of the facility. There were deficiencies observed and cited during today’s annual inspection, which can be reviewed on the LIC809-D pages of this report. An exit interview was conducted with administrator Desiree Opalec - Arenas, to whom a copy of this report, along with the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided at the conclusion of the visit. The signature below confirms that the documents were received. LPA obtained a copy of the Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC 308) and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610-E), along with the facilities liability insurance during the inspection. LPA requested Administrator Opalec - Arenas to submit a current Personnel Report (LIC 500) to the licensing office within 10 business days. Forms are available at www.ccld.ca.gov .