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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

STELLA'S CARE HOME ILicense 38560007616 citations on this visit
16 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/5/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the 1-year required Annual Inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Fernando Induct, Caregiver/temporary House Manager and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee's Husband, Henry Chang arrived later during the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 2-story house with 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a kitchen, office, living room, dining room, garage, and Foyer. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. All bathrooms had the required non-skid flooring and grab bars. The facility's fire alarm was observed to be in working order. The facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged and last checked on 10/29/2025 . The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 6 staff files. During record review, missing documents were observed. This facility does not handle cash resources for residents. A review of Centrally Stored Medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility. During the tour of the physical plant, LPA observed that soap, detergent, poisons, and sharp objects such as knives and scissors were not locked up and in-accessible to persons in care. A Type A citation was issued for not ensuring that sharp objects were locked up. A Type A citation was also provided for not ensuring soap, detergent, and poisons were locked up and in-accessible to persons in care. During record review of staff files, LPA observed that S1 did not have a TB exam prior to employment. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. In addition, LPA asked for a copy of the Licensee's Liability Insurance but one could not be provided during the inspection. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. During the tour of the physical plant, LPA could not locate the facility's carbon monoxide detector. LPA asked Licensee but they could not locate it. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. In addition, during the tour of the physical plant, LPA observed that the facility's faucets in bathrooms did not deliver hot water between the required temperature of 105-120 and were not in good repair. Two Type B citations were issued for these deficiencies. During record review, LPA observed that the Licensee had not documented the number of hours of trainings on subjects such as Dementia. In addition, LPA observed that none of the staff had active CPR and First Aid Training. Per conversation with the Licensee, a CPR and First Aid training had been conducted recently but the active certificates for staff could not be located at the time of the inspection. Type B citations were issued for these deficiencies. In addition, during record review, LPA observed that Licensee had not provided 8 hours of Dementia care training and four hours of training which shall be specific to postural supports, hospice care, and restricted health conditions. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. During the tour of the physical plant, LPA observed that Licensee was storing food supplies with soap, detergent, and poisons. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. During record review, LPA observed that Licensee had not recorded the date and time of each contact with physicians and the physicians directions when assisting residents with self-administration of PRNs. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. In addition, during record review, LPA observed that the Licensee had not ensured that the date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record. During record review, LPA observed that Pre-Admission appraisals had not been completed for R1 and R2 prior to admission. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. During record review, LPA observed that Licensee did not ensure that quarterly emergency drills were completed. A Type B citation was issued for this deficiency. In addition, during record review, LPA observed that R3 was missing an Appraisal of Needs and Services. A Type B citation was provided for this deficiency. LPA requested the following documents be sent to the Department by 1/16/2026: - Control of Property(Property tax statement or Deed) - Current Liability Insurance - Up to date LIC 500(Personnel Summary Report) - Administrator's Certificate Deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct the deficiencies by the POC due date may result in Civil Penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy of the report along with Appeal Rights provided.

Citations

16 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.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that faucets delivered hot water between the temperatures of 105-120, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Keep bathing and hygiene facilities in operating condition

    Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that faucets in the upstairs were functioning properly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.618(c)(3)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee hired someone to do a CPR and First Aid training but no proof of the training(CPR and First Aid Certificates) could be found during the Annual Inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(c)(2)(D)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee has conducted trainings on subjects such as locking of medications and Dementia but did not document the number of training hours per subject, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not conduct 8 hours of Dementia Care training and four hours of training which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Separate storage for cleaning chemicals

    Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that food supplies and soap, detergents, and cleaning compounds are stored separately, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(d)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not record date and time of each contact with the physician, the physician's directions when assisting residents with self-administration of PRNs, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Record dose details and resident medication response

    Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that the date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87457(c)Type B

    Complete admission suitability appraisal

    Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that R1 and R2 had Pre-Admission Appraisals completed prior to admission, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that quarterly emergency drills were conducted, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(e)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that an Appraisal of resident needs and services plan for R3 had been completed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.311Type B

    Based on interview and observation, the licensee does have a Carbon Monoxide detector but was unsure where it was located, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.605Type B

    Based on record review and interview, the licensee has Liability insurance but could not provide proof of coverage during the Annual Inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solution, and poisonous susbtances such as bleach were locked and in-accessible to persons in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Store disinfectants separately from food supplies

    Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that knives, and sharp objects(scissors) were locked up and in-accessible to persons in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure that S1 had taken a TB exam prior to employment, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 5, 2026 inspection of STELLA'S CARE HOME I?

This was an inspection of STELLA'S CARE HOME I on January 5, 2026. 16 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 14 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STELLA'S CARE HOME I on January 5, 2026?

Yes, 16 citations were issued (2 Type A, 14 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that faucets delivered hot water between the temperatures of 105-120, ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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