Routine inspection·November 14, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced one-year required Annual Inspection to the above-named facility. LPA was greeted by House Manager, Sammy Ramirez. Administrator Rhonna Buyco arrived shortly after LPA’s arrival. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is home to non-ambulatory clients with a Dementia diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities. The facility has an approved Hospice Waiver for three clients. Currently, there are no clients on hospice. The facility has a service contract with Tri-Counties Regional Center. There are currently six (6) clients residing in the facility. At the time of arrival, there were three (3) clients in care and one (1) staff on duty. Two clients were working at their day jobs through an adult work program. One client was outside the facility at an adult day program. Entrance interview conducted: A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service. The facility maintains a comfortable room temperature. The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings were checked. There are two fire extinguishers on the premises last serviced on August 5, 2025. There are 3 dual carbon monoxide detectors/smoke alarms throughout the facility. All are in good working order. The kitchen is equipped with a stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, and a toaster. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. Snacks and beverages are readily available for clients in care. LPA observed enough perishables for two days and non-perishables for seven days. LPA observed the kitchen area and dining areas to be clean. Cleaning agents and the toxic chemicals are kept in locked closet in the laundry area. Medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the dining area. First aid kit is kept in a locked closet in the staff room. There are four private bedrooms and one shared bedroom. All bedrooms are adequately furnished with a bed, night stand, overhead and/or table lamps. There is one bathroom off the hallway available to clients in care and one bathroom on the north side of the common area. Both of the bathrooms have non-skid flooring and grab bars for safety. The backyard consists of paved walkways, patio tables with umbrellas, and well-manicured shrubs and trees. The recycling, trash, and green waste bins are standard bins. Clients participate at will in various activities such as adult day programs, employment opportunities outside the facility, and outings to local eateries and shopping areas. Staff and clients share gardening activities that include vegetables and fruit. Special events are held to celebrate birthdays, holidays, as well as personal recognition and accomplishments. Facility Administrator has a plan in place for when and whom to notify in an outbreak or other emergencies. Clients records were reviewed for health screenings, appraisals, and pre-appraisals. Medications are given as prescribed. Personnel records were reviewed for criminal background clearance, health screenings, and trainings. Administrator’s Certificate is valid. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued via email by request of Administrator.