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Follow-up on corrections

EL NORTE HOME CARE CO.License 3746027753 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/04/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA ) Javina George conducted an unannounced case management deficiencies visit. LPA met with administrator Jose Ricardo Ramirez. During today's visit LPA observed the following: LPA observed for Resident #1 (R1) to be receiving hospice services since 03/12/25, the facility does not have an approved hospice waiver, or approved exception for R1. LPA observed for there to be two (2) smoke detectors beeping from two separate resident bedrooms. Administrator changed the batteries during LPAs visit. LPA observed for there to be several spider webs throughout the facility on the ceiling in resident bedrooms, more specifically in the den/common area. Additionally LPA observed for there to be a bed, mattress, boxes with various items to be stored inside the den/common area that allegedly belong to caregivers. Deficiencies are being cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8) on the attached 809D. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report, 809D, appeal rights and LIC9098-proof of corrections form was reviewed and provided to Jose Ricardo Ramirez, administrator.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 87203Type A

    87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by (2) beeping alarms which pose an immediate health, safety & personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    (a) Maintenance and Operation The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requriement is not met as evidenced by: there are several spider webs, clutter in the common area. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87455(b)(9)Type B

    87455 Acceptance and Retention Limitations (b) The following persons may be accepted or retained by the licensee: (9) Persons who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and who have obtained the services of hospice, certified in accordance with federal medicare conditions of participation and licensure, provided the licensee has obtained a facility hospice care waiver...This requirement is not as evidenced by: R1 receives hospice services with no approved hospice waiver. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 4, 2025 inspection of EL NORTE HOME CARE CO.?

This was a other inspection of EL NORTE HOME CARE CO. on November 4, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EL NORTE HOME CARE CO. on November 4, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marsh..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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