Routine inspection·March 30, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted an unannounced, required Annual Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Caregivers Sheila and Kenneth Amoranto. LPA spoke with another caregiver over the phone, Kevin Amoranto, who arrived later during the visit. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, all of which may be bedridden. Additionally, the facility is approved for six (6) hospice waivers. During today’s inspection there were six (6) residents in care, with one (1) currently receiving hospice services. LPA and Caregiver Kevin Amoranto toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: one common bathroom sink was 106F. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. [Continued on LIC 809-C] [Continued from LIC 809] No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients.  Medications were labeled, as required, and centrally stored in a locked area. However, as staff opened another, unlocked, drawer to retrieve the key for the medication cabinet, LPA observed a tray with cups of pre-poured medications. Per inquiry with staff, the medications in the cups were pre-poured for dinner time administration. Staff immediately moved the medications to the locked medication cabinet and LPA reviewed regulations on medication storage. One Type A citation was issued for the accessible medications. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Caregiver Kevin, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months, dated for February 2026. Per file review, last emergency drill was conducted in 2024. A Type B citation was issued for not conducting emergency drills as required per California Health and Safety Code. First aid kits were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed one (1) staff and one (1) client, and interviews did not reveal any licensing or regulatory concerns. LPA reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents, aside from signed copies of resident personal rights (LIC 613) to be retained in resident files. A Technical Violation (TV) was issued. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Two (2) deficiencies were cited during the inspection and one (1) Technical Violation (TV). An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Kevin Amoranto to whom a copy of this report, the LIC 9102 (TV form), and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.