Routine inspection·October 17, 2025

On October 17, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nakagawa conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Inspection at The Californian and met with Administrator Fernando Valadez. There are 74 residents in care. LPA arrived at the facility and was greeted by the receptionist and Administrator. LPA did a review of 5 resident and 5 staff files and found them to be complete. Overall, the facility was clean and a comfortable temperature. An inspection of the facility's dining room found the room clean, well-organized and seating was well-spaced for easy access for those residents in wheelchairs and walkers. It was decorated for the Fall/Halloween season and a display of staff and resident-decorated pumpkins. The kitchen was clean, well-organized and sanitary. There was an ample supply of perishable and nonperishable food as required per Title 22 regulation. The kitchen also stored a large supply of emergency supplies. All exits were clear and free from obstructions. Stairwells were also clear and had evacuation chairs stationed at the top of each stairwell. Fire extinguishers were found to be last serviced on 06/20/2025 and fully charged at the time of the visit. A fire drill was conducted for each shift on 07/31/2025 and the facility participated in the Statewide Earthquake drill, the Great Shake on 10/16/2025. The next drill is scheduled to be held prior to the end of November. Continued on 809-C... Continued from 809... The Generations Grove (memory care unit) has locke d cabinets in each room for controlled items. Each resident in Generations Grove has access to a secure area outside for exercise, visitations and activities. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All clients' bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. Bathrooms were outfitted with grab bars and non-slip mats. The grounds provide plenty of space for outdoor activities. There are shaded walkways and benches, and the front entrance has couches and music playing for residents' enjoyment. The back yard has a little fenced barnyard with chickens which the residents enjoy. The activities program is quite busy with monthly big-group activities which include the families and community. The program also has a gym, games, ice cream socials and happy hours in addition to the daily games and music programs. An activity calendar is posted. LPA requested the following: Updated LIC500 Proof of Liability Insurance No deficiencies found at the time of inspection. No citations issued.