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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BALANCED LIVING BOARD AND CARELicense 5658504001 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erica Mosley arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit and entered the facility at 9:56 a.m. Upon arrival, LPA Mosley was greeted by staff who called the Administrator to inform them of the visit. The Licensee Representative, Amaliya Santiago arrived shortly after and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview. The LPA and staff 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 facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood with an attached garage. COMMON AREAS: This includes the living room, and dining room. At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 1:12 p.m., hardwire combination of smoke / carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was observed and fully charged on 01/07/2026. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted. The emergency telephone numbers are posted in the common hallway. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The last emergency disaster drill took place on 10/05/2025 and are conducted quarterly. Activities were observed in the common areas. The fireplace in the living room was adequately screened. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. INTERVIEWS : Starting at 10:05 a.m. and throughout the visit two (2) staff and two (2) resident interviews were conducted. Staff interview revealed that staff are knowledgeable in Resident rights, different forms of abuse, and reporting procedures. Resident interviews revealed that no concerns were noted or voiced at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 2 ... (PAGE 2) Report Continued from LIC 809-C... KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area. Knives and sharps were observed in a locked drawer. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. The kitchen faucet was measured for hot water temperature, and it measured 118.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaning supplies and other chemicals are kept locked in the garage inaccessible to residents in care. BEDROOMS: There are five (5) total bedrooms in the facility; two (2) bedrooms are designated as private, single occupancy, resident rooms and two (2) shares, double occupancy, resident rooms and one (1) staff room. The staff room is kept locked at all times and observed to be occupied by staff. Two (2) out of four (4) resident rooms have exits to the exterior. All passageways were observed to be clear of obstructions. All resident rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS : There are three (3) total restrooms. One (1) is designated as a shared / common resident restroom, and two (2) are designated as a private resident restrooms. Resident restrooms were observed to be equipped with a slip resistant surface / mat. Grab bars were observed in the restrooms. The restrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured in all resident restrooms and ranged between 105.6-116.1 degrees Fahrenheit, all within the required range. LPA observed storage space closets in the hallway containing extra clean linens and towels for resident use. GARAGE: LPA observed the attached facility garage, which was locked at the time of the visit. LPA observed emergency food and water, personal protection equipment (PPE) , incontinent supplies, cleaning supplies, and laundry units including washer, dryer and detergent. BACKYARD: The entire property is fenced. The backyard has a covered patio area with shade, patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. All passageways were observed to be clear. LPA observed two (2) self-latching gates. There were no bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. Only one (1) pathway is used as an emergency exit which was free of obstructions at the time of the visit. LPA observed an RV parked on the property directly adjacent that was empty and locked at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809-C PAGE 3 ... (PAGE 3) Report Continued from LIC 809-C PAGE 2... RECORDS: Resident Records : Two (2) Resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, and current needs and services plan. All records were in order. Personnel Records Four (4) Personnel files including the Administrator’s file were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All records were in order. INFECTION CONTROL/ EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit the LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control practices and the facilities emergency disaster plan. Both documents were observed to be complete and updated annually as required. The facilities policies and procedures, as they pertain to infection control and emergency planning meet the regulatory standard. MEDICATIONS: Medication review began at approximately 2:00 p.m. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen adjacent to the dining room. Medications for two (2) residents were reviewed. Medication review revealed that medications for two (2) of two (2) residents were not properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record with start dates which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to resident in care. LPA observed the first aid supplies to be complete, including sterile first aid dressings , bandages , tweezer , a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. DOCUMENTS: Documents obtained during the visit include: LIC 500 facility roster and LIC 9020A Resident roster and copy of the Limited Liability insurance. 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. The Licensee was made aware that failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

1 citation 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)Type B

    Based on observation, medication audit / review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two (2) out of two (2) residents medications were not properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record with start dates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 8, 2026 inspection of BALANCED LIVING BOARD AND CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of BALANCED LIVING BOARD AND CARE on January 8, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BALANCED LIVING BOARD AND CARE on January 8, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, medication audit / review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two (2) out..."

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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