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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191592599
Report Date: 02/27/2026
Date Signed: 02/27/2026 02:02:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/27/2026 02:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:FOUNDERS HOUSE OF HOPEFACILITY NUMBER:
191592599
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JOSHUA LAJARAFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:18025 PIONEER AVE.TELEPHONE:
(562) 860-3351
CITY:ARTESIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90701
CAPACITY: 98CENSUS: 88DATE:
02/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:31 AM
MET WITH:Joshua Lajara - AdministratorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Administrator Joshua Lajara and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 98 Ambulatory only adults ages 18 through 59.

This is a two story facility that is located in Artesia, CA. A tour of the facility includes: Downstairs: 35 client rooms with private half bath and jack & jill showers, reception/ staff office, activity room, medication room, dining area, kitchen, store, laundry room and 3 patio areas, 1 parking lot with smoking area. Upstairs: 12 client rooms with private half bath and jack & jill showers, activity/billiards room, conference room, electrical room, employee break room and Administrator office.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:


Infection Control: The maintains the required Infection Control Plan.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. Bathrooms are clean and operational. 8 clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available to the residents. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility. Storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items were observed to be locked area inaccessible to clients. The fire extinguishers were observed and is fully charged. Facility has telephone service on premises. There is a sprinkler system approved by the fire marshal throughout the facility. The emergency evacuation chairs were stored away, per administrator will mount them on the 2nd floor for easier access in the case of an emergency, technical assistance was created for this. During tour LPA observed window screens missing in 2 of the 8 client restrooms, it was explained that all windows will be replaced by end of year, technical violation was created for this as there were no previous notes regarding these repairs reported to CCL.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tena Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/27/2026
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: FOUNDERS HOUSE OF HOPE
FACILITY NUMBER: 191592599
VISIT DATE: 02/27/2026
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Operational Requirements: The facility maintains the required fire clearance and plan of operation on file. The facility ensures that clients are given the opportunity to participate in community activities and there is a shaded area that is equipped for outdoor use.
Staffing & Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained in a secure location. LPA reviewed 5 staff files during today’s visit, files reviewed contained the following: Criminal Background Clearance, First-Aid, Health Screening, TB, and sufficient on-going training. Administrator Joshua Lajara has an expired Administrator Certificate that expired on 9/2025, he is actively trying to renew, Assistant Administrator Erlinda Ramos holds a valid certificated that expires 5/7/26, technical violation was issued as the assigned administrator does not hold a valid certificate.
Client Rights-Information: Facility provides clients with telephone, internet, clients rights posters and reporting posters are displayed within the facility. .
Client Records-Incident Reports: Client files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, current Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. LPA observed 8 client files during today’s visit with no issues.
Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables.
Health Related Services: All medications for clients are kept locked and inaccessible to other clients. Medication is properly labeled, are centrally and are in their original containers. During the visit today, LPA reviewed 8 clients’ medication with no issues observed.
Incidental Medical & Dental: All training for staff who assist clients with restricted health conditions is documented in the facility personnel files.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Last emergency/fire drill was conducted on 2/12/26.
Emergency Intervention: Clients at this facility do not have restraints nor do they require the use de-escalation techniques.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview was held, a copy of the report and Technical Violations LIC9102's were provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tena Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2026
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