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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

PENDAR'S RESIDENTIAL CARELicense 4352019513 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcela Yanez conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Marie Pendar, Administrator/Licensee. LPA announced the purpose of the visit. LPA observed 4 residents and 3 staff. During visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the garage area and observed food storage areas and locked cabinets for cleaning supplies. LPA observed the kitchen area and observed locked cabinets for medications, During inspection LPA observed the facility kitchen drawer with knives unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPA observed toxics under kitchen sink unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPA observed perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. Refrigerator temperature measured with thermometer was 40 degrees F. LPA toured 4 resident bedrooms. Each bedroom had available bedding and clothing storage areas as well as functioning lights. ADM tested the smoke detector in the hallway and found the smoke detector to function properly when tested. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had available soap and paper towels and functioning lights. The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured with thermometer at 111 degrees F. The Kitchen sink measured with thermometer at 113 degrees F. page 1 of 1 page 2 of 2 LPA toured the outside area and found the backyard exit was locked with a pad lock to prevent resident wandering behavior which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During visit ADM removed the pad lock. LPA observed fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/25/25 LPA reviewed Fire and Earthquake log last fire drill was conducted on 05/25/25. The facility has a pull down station fire alarm and was last inspected on 06/25/25. LPA reviewed resident records for 3 residents. R1 did not have an updated physicians report last report dated 05/25/2023, and Centrally Stored Medication was reviewed with ADM. LPA reviewed 3 staff records. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Marie Pendar, Administrator/licensee and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having the knives drawer and toxics under sink unlocked which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission

    Based on observation and record review, resident R3's file did not contain LIC 602 Physician's Report last Physicians Report was on 05/25/23 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Passageways and stairways kept clear

    Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a pad lock on the gate exiting from backyard and front yard which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 24, 2025 inspection of PENDAR'S RESIDENTIAL CARE?

This was an inspection of PENDAR'S RESIDENTIAL CARE on July 24, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to PENDAR'S RESIDENTIAL CARE on July 24, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having the knives drawer an..."

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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