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Inspection visit

Follow-up

DIVINE MERCY FAMILY HOMELicense 4868041753 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At approximately 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to open a complaint investigation. LPA met with Venus Stanford. During this investigation, LPA observed there were several metal bars that were inserted into a hole in the door jam and protruding into the wood of the door, preventing the door from opening. LPA observed the metal bars were on a residents exit door, the front door and rear exit door of the facility. The metal bar in the residents exit door was located at the top of the door jam. LPA requested staff to remove the bar, but it was located higher than they could reach. All metal bars have been removed from doors. LPA requested the holes be filled to prevent the use of the metal bars in the future. This is an Immediate Safety risk to residents in care and am immediate civil penalty is being issued in the amount of $500. LPA was informed on March 24, 2026 that there was a change in ownership of this business. The letter stated the change took place on March 1, 2026. The Department was not notified within the timelines provided in regulation. On 03/25/2026, LPA requested the written notifications made by the Licensee to the families and LPA has not received copies. On 04/06/2026, LPA received an Unusual incident report regarding resident, R1, eloping from the facility on 03/25/2026. Staff went to the room to wake R1 and found they were not in the room. Staff searched the surrounding area and notified the responsible party. Law Enforcement was notified. R1 was found at approximately 1:00PM the same day, in a parked vehicle in the neighborhood. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Venus Stanford and Appeal rights were given.

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.

  • 87203Type A

    87203 Fire Safety: All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA found metal rods placed between the door and the door jam of an emergency exit, preventing the door from opening. This poses an Immediate Safety risk to persons in care. An immediate civil penalty is being issued in the amount of $500.

  • 87224(5)(a)Type B

    87224 Eviction Procedures: (A) The licensee may, upon no less than sixty (60) days written notice, evict a resident due to change of use of the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, Licensee did not provide at least a 60 day written notice to residents or responsible parties regarding the change of ownership of the facility. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(d)Type A

    (d) The licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, Licensee did not ensure the exit door alarm was operational and loud enough for staff to be aware of resident leaving. This poses an Immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 20, 2026 inspection of DIVINE MERCY FAMILY HOME?

This was a other inspection of DIVINE MERCY FAMILY HOME on April 20, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DIVINE MERCY FAMILY HOME on April 20, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87203 Fire Safety: All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marsh..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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