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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ELLE'S CARE HOME 2License 4156007637 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vado Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced annual required 1 year inspection visit. LPA met with caregiver Leah Slavador and explained the purpose of today's visit. There are currently 3 staff present and 5 residents in care. This is a single level facility licensed for residents age range of 60 years and over all of which may be non-ambulatory and one bedridden. License is approved for 3 hospice residents. There is 1 resident on hospice as of this visit. The physical plant was toured inside and outside of the facility to ensure the safety of the residents. There are no video cameras on site. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is observed as in good working condition. Knives are stored and locked in a drawer adjacent to the sink. There is a locked cabinet beneath the kitchen sink but no cleaning supplies are present when observed. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies are observed as in place. There is an additional cabinet in the garage which stores additional canned goods and dry goods for resident and staff use. First aid kit is observed as complete with required items stored in the medication cabinet which is observed to be locked. LPA observed at least two fire extinguishers in place which are currently within operating range, combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are observed in place through out the facility, and central heating. A carbon monoxide detector in place located in a hallway was tested but it did not work. This is a repeat from the 2024 inspection and poses a potential health and safety risk. The facility had combination carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in place that did work according to staff. PPE is observed to be in place. Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. LPA made observations of the exterior and observed items stored beneath the raised wooden walkway such as old bed frames, trash bags filled with items, walkers, bed cushion, plastic drawers and shelves. The raised wooden walkway is considered as part of the emergency exit route and a bedframe is observed on this walkway leaned against the wall and there is a hole in one of the boards posing an immediate health and safety risk to staff and residents in care in the event of an emergency. Continued on next... Page 2 Along the north side of the facility LPA observed unused washer and dryer, postural equipment, box of clothing/shoes, unused bicycle covered heavily with spider webs, and unlocked paint cans are observed, crawl space screen is also observed as missing and it large hole. The paint cans pose an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Water temperature was measured in a resident bathroom at 120F. Cleaning supplies are observed to be locked in the garage primarily. LPA did observe several items as not in good repair during the inspection such as: broken carbon monoxide detector did not function when tested in the hallway central to resident room towards the front of the facility which was also expired as of 08/05/2013, bathroom sink does not fully drain but a plumber is coming to repair the clogged drain but the sink does work. LPA observed all resident rooms as clean, free of odors, and contained all the required furniture per regulatory recommendations. Linen closet is observed as stocked with such items for resident use. Shower floors are equipped with non-skid mats or flooring as observed. Facility does not handle resident monies. Medications and logs are observed today as current. During today's inspection LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 3 staff files. LPA observed that S1 was not associated and did not have a finger print clearance on file with department and does not have a TB clearance that can be reviewed. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Administrator certificate is current expiring 07/06/2026. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 09/23/2025 : • Copy of administrator certificate • Copy of facility's liability insurance • LIC308 Designation of responsible staff person • LIC402 Surety bond information with expiration date • LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC500 Staff Schedule Citations are issued on this day on the attached LIC809D pages. Civil penalties are assessed during today's visit attached to this report. $100 x 2 citations = $200 and $1000 x 2 repeat citations = $2000. Report is reviewed with caregiver Leah Salvador and a copy is provided.

Citations

7 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.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303(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 requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on facility observations made, LPA observed broken door alarm for sliding door, broken carbon monoxide detector in the front hallway, a hole in the floor of the wooden passageway that is used as an emergency exit route, a missing/broken screen that leads to the crawlspace beneath the facility

  • Passageways and stairways kept clear

    87307(d)(6) Personal Accommodations and Services - The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on facility observations made, LPA observed the north side exterior passageway of the facility contains several items causing the passageway to be very narrow due to it storing items that are in need to be disposed of such as old washer and dryer, postural equipment, box of clothing/shoes, old bicycle, unsused water jugs, and other items. Additonally the wooden raised passageway used as an emergency exit route has an old bedframe on the passageway leaning against the wall. This passageway is used as part of the emergency exit route.

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  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    87309(a) Storage Space -Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. Based on facility observations made, LPA observed observed paint cans unsecured outside of the facility alone the north side exterior pathway. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • Obtain required California clearance or exemption

    87355(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance - All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c). This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on records review, licensee failed to request a transfer of criminal record clearance for S1 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care. It is confirmed that S1 is not associated to the facility on this day. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Maintain required personnel records for staff

    87412(a) Personnel Records - The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on staff files reviewed, S1 does not have a complete file to review. The only items observed are the first aid card and health screening.

  • Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

    87468.1(a)(2) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities - To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on staff files reviewed, S1 did not receive, and does not have a record, of receiving a TB test prior to working at the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • Submit and maintain current mailing address

    87355(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance - (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, licensee failed to obtain a criminal record clearance for S1 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care. It is confirmed that S1 does not have a criminal record clearance on this day per department review. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 16, 2025 inspection of ELLE'S CARE HOME 2?

This was an inspection of ELLE'S CARE HOME 2 on September 16, 2025. 7 citations were issued: 6 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ELLE'S CARE HOME 2 on September 16, 2025?

Yes, 7 citations were issued (6 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303(a) Maintenance and Operation - The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maint..."

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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