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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157209221
Report Date: 07/15/2026
Date Signed: 07/15/2026 02:39:46 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SIERRA CASCADE AC/SC, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:BECAUSE WE CARE ASSISTED LIVINGFACILITY NUMBER:
157209221
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DOBSON, LAURAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:4401 BUENA VISTA ROADTELEPHONE:
(661) 410-1010
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93311
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 6DATE:
07/15/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:50 AM
MET WITH:Administrator Laura Dobson, Director of Nursing Outpatient Cyndie Holzworth, and RCFE Liasion Colleen AlavarezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On 07/15/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual inspection. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with Administrator. LPA met with Director of Nursing Outpatient Cyndie Holzworth and RCFE Liasion Colleen Alavarez. LPA toured facility with Director of Nursing Outpatient. Administrator Laura Dobson was called and arrived later during visit. Five residents were present during inspection.

The facility has 6 single occupancy rooms located in the 300 wing of the Hoffmann Hospice Home.

The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed. Fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility with a service date of: 09/22/25. LPA observed a hard wired smoke detector system that signals directly to the fire department in case of emergency. Medications were observed in medication carts in locked medication room by nurse station. Facility kitchen is shared with Hoffmann Hospice Home. Food supply was checked and appeared to have an adequate supply in facility pantry, walk in refrigerator, and walk in freezer. Freezer temperature is maintained at -6 degrees F and refrigerator temperature is maintained at 37 degrees F. Chemicals are stored in locked housekeeping closets, inaccessible to residents. A supply of extra linen and towels are stored in closets accessible to residents.

Common areas were observed to be spacious with adequate seating. All 6 rooms are fully furnished with adequate lighting according to regulation and are free from odor and debris. Bathrooms were observed with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid surface. Bathrooms hot water temperature was tested at 108.8 degrees F in room 302, 113.5 degrees F in room 307, 112.6 degrees F in room 303, 114.4 degrees F in room 306, and 116.3 degrees F in room 305, and 1116.2 degree in room 304.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: See Moua
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mai Yang
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: Mai Yang On 07/15/2026 at 02:00 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: BECAUSE WE CARE ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 157209221

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87465(h)(2)
87465(h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place... not accessible to persons other than employees...

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA and S1 observed multiple medications unlock in R1’s bedroom accessible to the residents in care, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to person in care.
POC Due Date: 07/16/2026
Plan of Correction
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Administrator removed medications into locked area. POC cleared during visit.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
See Moua
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Mai Yang
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/15/2026


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SIERRA CASCADE AC/SC, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: BECAUSE WE CARE ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 157209221
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2026
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Carbon monoxide was observed in every resident’s bathroom. Outside was observed to be free of debris with adequate outside seating available for residents. All residents and sample of staff files were reviewed. Staff record reviewed to have good health screening, training, and associated to the facility.

A deficiency is being cited, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, see attached Lic 809D.

Exit Interview conducted. LPA received copies of Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, and current liability insurance. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: See Moua
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mai Yang
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026
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