It was reported that the temperatures in residents’ rooms were too hot.

At the time of today's visit the outside temperature for Oroville CA was 98 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA sampled 10 random resident room temperatures and they measured between 82 to 86 degrees. As a temporary solution management has placed portable air conditioners in the affected rooms, and swamp coolers in the hallways and common areas.

This allegation is substantiated. A deficiency was issued on May 13, 2026, for the same allegation. As a results of the initial deficiency being issued, the facility had extensive repairs completed to the existing air conditioning system. During the inspection by the air conditioning technician one unit was determined to be inoperable / not repairable. These repairs did not remedy the problem based on the allegation being substantiated again one month later. The facility is required to replace the broken air conditioning unit and have the functioning units re-assessed to ensure they are operating properly to ensure safe temperatures particularly during excessive heat weather events that are very common to the geographic location of the facility. In addition, as a long term remedy the facility has obtained bids to replace all air conditioning units in the building. The administrator anticipates this to be completed soon.

This is a repeat violation and a civil penalty in the amount of $250.00 is being assessed on this date and is documented on the attached LIC421.

Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted and the report was provided to Executive Director Grace Hawkins.