Follow-up on corrections·March 4, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to the facility. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Executive Director Amy Banaga, Residential Services Director Le Sutton, and Business Office Director Erica Saade. While conducting file review of staff records, LPA noted that five (5) staff members were not included on the facility's association roster. Further review revealed that the three (3) of those staff members were minors who worked part time as kitchen/serving staff, hence no background clearances. The other two (2) staff members (identified as S1 and S2) had eligible background clearances with previously conducted background checks, however their clearances were not transferred over to this facility. Per staff interviews, S1 had been working at the facility for a few months and S2 for a period of a few weeks. S1 and S2 were able to be associated to the facility during the visit. One type A Deficiency is being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached LIC 809-D for the two (2) staff working without having their clearances associated to the facility. In addition, Civil Penalties are being assessed for the total amount of $1,000.00. Details are noted on the attached LIC 421BG form. One Deficiency was cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Banaga to whom a copy of this report, the LIC 421BG, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.