Health check·March 26, 2026

Licensing Program Managers (LPM) Simon Jacob and Sabel Martinez conducted a Case Management visit. LPMs disclosed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Richelle Padilla and were allowed to enter the facility. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, and stored in a locked area. No pools, nor bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per staff, no firearms, nor ammunition were kept at the facility. Records for staff were not readily available for review. It was also discovered Staff #1 (S1) did not have a background clearance, nor was associated to the facility. These deficiencies were cited in an LIC 809-D form and an immediate $500 civil penalty was assessed in an LIC 421BG form. A plan of correction was jointly formulated with Caregiver Padilla, to whom a copy of this report, LIC 809-D, and appeal rights were provided.