Routine inspection·November 20, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. The LPA was greeted by staff and Executive Director (ED) Christian Castillo they were informed of the reason for the visit. The LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with the ED to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted: Facility is a four (4) story residence that consists of assisted living units on all floors and a memory care unit on the second floor. The LPA observed fire extinguishers throughout the facility, which were fully charged and last serviced 07/09/2025. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly. The LPA observed required postings near the mail room hallway. The facility serves residents with dementia, the auditory alarms on the exit doors were tested and functioned properly at the time of visit. KITCHEN : The LPA began the inspection in the kitchen/food service area. Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. COMMON AREAS: The LPA toured all four floors and common spaces in both the assisted living and memory care unit. Activity rooms and common spaces were clean and in good repair. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. The LPA observed the stairwells and they each had an emergency evacuation chair. Report will continue on LIC809-C, 2nd page. BEDROOMS: The LPA observed ten (10) randomly selected resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS: All resident restrooms appeared clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels; towels and washcloths are not shared in the private rooms .The hot water temperature was measured in 10 resident rooms and ranged between 116.2*F– 123.8*F with five (5) restrooms including restroom in the dementia care unit going over 121*F. Interviews : The LPA interviewed nine (9) residents and one (1) staff. No immediate concerns were voiced. Record Review: A review of facility files was initiated and the LPA reviewed five resident files however due to time constraints, the LPA will return at a later date to complete the inspection. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.