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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FRIENDS HOUSELicense 4968019292 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Coppo conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Administrator Robert Rubio. Robert Rubio Administrator Certificate 7021430740 expires 1/21/26. There are currently 14 residents living in the Assisted Living (AL) portion of the facility and 67 residents living in the Independent Living (IL) portion of the community. Five (5) residents were receiving hospice care at the time of the visit. Required postings were observed. At approximately 10:30am LPA toured assisted living portion of the community including the resident rooms/apartments, activity rooms, grounds and kitchen (located in the assisted living). All interior parts of the facility were found to be a comfortable temperature. Exits and pathways were free from obstructions. Hot water temperature measured 118.7 degrees F which is within regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F. LPA observed at least a minimum of a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food quantity and quality stored in a safe manner for residents in care and staff as well as an emergency food supply. Bathrooms contained necessary grab bars and non-skid strips. Meals are prepared in the main kitchen and brought to the dining room in the AL portion of the community for residents living there. Fire extinguishers were current and charged as of 4/10/25. Fire alarm system was tested and inspected by vendor August of 2025. Latest disaster drill was conducted on 9/23/25. At approximately 12:00pm LPA conducted a review of seven (7) resident records. Files complete. Continued on 809C... Continued from 809... At approximately 1:30pm LPA conducted review of seven (7) staff records. Files complete. At approximately 2:30pm LPA conducted a spot check of medication and medication records. Medication is centrally stored in a locked room. R2 had a bubble pack of Quetiapine FUM 50mg not listed on Centrally Stored Medication Log (CSML) ( deficiency cited, see 809D ). LPA and Administrator discussed facility's Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster plan. No new updates. In addition to Annual inspection, LPA discussed with Admin Incident Report received on 10/15/25 indicating resident (R1) had eloped from the facility. Incident report indicated that on 10/10/25 resident (R1) eloped from the facility. R1’s physician report indicates that they are not allowed to leave the facility unassisted. Facility notified R1’s family. R1 had location device on their person as placed by their family. R1 was found at the adjacent local grocery store shopping for food. R1 was safely escorted back to the facility by staff. Facility held a care conference with R1’s family and facility staff. The local ombudsman was also notified and held a meeting with R1’s family. Facility has put Wanderguard in place to help address elopement and R1 has received their Wanderguard bracelet as of today. A follow-up care conference was held with R1’s family the week of 10/20/25 ( deficiency cited, see 809D ). Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given and discussed with Administrator. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was given

Citations

2 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.

  • 87465(h)(6)Type A

    Based on LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R2 had bubble pack of Quetiapine FUM 50mg not listed on Centrally Stored Medication Log (CSML), which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type B

    Based on LPA and Admin observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R1 elpoed from facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 31, 2025 inspection of FRIENDS HOUSE?

This was a inspection inspection of FRIENDS HOUSE on October 31, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FRIENDS HOUSE on October 31, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R2 had bubb..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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