Routine inspection·October 21, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martha Arroyo and Brian Balisi conducted an unannounced annual inspection today. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Executive Director (ED), Mark Cortes and explained the reason for the visit. Entrance interview. During today’s inspection, the LPAs along with the Executive Director and Maintenance Director toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards, and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: Resident Rooms / Bathrooms: The LPAs observed six (6) random resident bedrooms in the assisted living and memory care unit. All resident rooms were furnished appropriately, with appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured between the required range per regulations at the time of the visit. The facility also maintains a monthly hot water temperature log to ensure compliance. Kitchen: Facility dining room and commercial kitchen were inspected and found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations. The LPAs observed sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods to meet the minimum two-day and seven-day supply of food and water. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809... Common Areas: The LPAs observed common areas to be clean and in good condition. There are games and/or activity supplies in the activity rooms. There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. An adequate amount of emergency food and water was observed; properly stored. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Required postings were observed throughout the common space. The LPAs observed stairwells to have emergency evacuation chairs. There were no obstructions and/or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout the facility. Fireplaces observed in various rooms; adequately covered. Several fire extinguisher are located throughout the facility and were observed to be fully charged and last serviced on 12/23/2024. Outdoor Space: The LPAs observed the outdoor garden which had shaded seating areas for resident use. All passageways were observed to be clear and free of hazards. No bodies of water accessible to residents noted at the time of the visit. Record Review: The LPAs reviewed ten (10) resident records and ten (10) staff records starting at 12:20 p.m. Ten resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, Consent for Treatment form, and current needs and services plan. All records were in order. Ten personnel files including the current Executive Director’s file were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments with TB results, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate yearly training. All files were in order. During today’s visit, LPAs conducted interviews with five (5) staff and five (5) residents. No concerns were noted. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809C... Medications Review: The LPAs reviewed medications at approximately 12:15 p.m. The medications in assisted living are centrally stored in a medication room on the 1st floor. Medications in memory care unit are centrally stored inside the memory care unit near the dining room. Medications appear to be given as prescribed at the time of the visit. Infection Control / Emergency Disaster Planning: During today’s visit, the LPAs reviewed the facility's infection control policy as well as their emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as they pertain to infection control are adequate. Daily vehicle inspection list and California Highway Patrol Inspection report was reviewed for facility vehicles. The last fire safety inspection was completed on 08/21/2025 and was found to be in compliance with Fire Code Regulations at the time of inspections. Emergency disaster drills conducted quarterly as per regulation; last disaster drill conducted on 09/13/2025. Exit interview conducted. Report was reviewed and copy provided.