191604283-1-14-2026-11-AS-DLEE-DQBTLD-20260114134922

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191604283
Report Date: 01/14/2026
Date Signed: 01/14/2026 01:49:50 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/14/2026 01:49 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
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	ADVOCACY FOR RESPECT AND CHOICE-LONG BEACH		FACILITY NUMBER:	191604283
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ARIELLE NEAL		FACILITY TYPE:	775
ADDRESS:	4519 EAST STEARNS STREET		TELEPHONE:	(562) 597-4396
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90815
CAPACITY: 60		CENSUS: 54	DATE:	01/14/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:52 AM
MET WITH:	Arielle Neal		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

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On January 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Deborah Lee, conducted an unannounced Annual visit to the program listed above. LPA met with Program Manager Arielle Neal and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. This facility is licensed to serve 60 adults, of which 15 may be non-ambulatory. The program hours are from 9am-3pm.

Physical Plant/Structure

The facility is located on a main street. The facility is composed of 4 buildings. 2 of the 4 buildings are non-program affiliated. Main building includes: program offices, cafeteria and kitchen, activity building includes the following: exercise room, business hub, salon, game/music room, art room, library and several bathrooms

LPA and Program Manager Arielle Neal toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or firearms/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked and are in good condition and well maintained. LPA noted adequate lighting was provided to staff and clients. Walls and floors were in good repair.

Safety

The facility is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are operable. LPA noted eight (8) Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors The Fire Department conducts a fire drill annually--last drill was conducted on 12/22/25. The facility has several first aid kits around the facility. The last inspection of fire alarm system was on 1/14/26.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Eva M Alvarez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Deborah Lee
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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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
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: ADVOCACY FOR RESPECT AND CHOICE-LONG BEACH	FACILITY NUMBER: 191604283
	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2026

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LPA observed 8 fully charged fire extinguishers Last inspected 3/1/25. All entrance/exit doors are marked and accessible. The bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulation and were clean and operational. Water temperature properly measured at 108.4 degrees F in bathrooms. LPA observed a comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.

Files/Postings

LPA reviewed five (5) staff files and found that (4 ) out of (5 ) contain the required documents, certification, and training. LPA reviewed (5) client files and found that ( 5 ) out of ( 5 ) contained the required documents. LPA observed all required posting including license, personal rights, activity schedule, infection control signs. During file review, LPA observed all licensing fees are current. LPA observed current General Liability Insurance with expiration date of 1/1/2027

Title 22, Division Chapter 1, Article 03. is being cited, please see attached LIC809D.

An exit was conducted, and plans of correction was developed with the

administrator. A copy of this report and the appeals rights was provided.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Eva M Alvarez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Deborah Lee
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/14/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/14/2026 01:49 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Deborah Lee On 01/14/2026 at 01:03 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
, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: ADVOCACY FOR RESPECT AND CHOICE-LONG BEACH	FACILITY NUMBER: 191604283
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/14/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

87355(e)(1)

All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility.ottain a California clearance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, LPA was unable to verify S3 criminal clearance or association to facility. Which poses an immediate health & safety risk.
	POC Due Date: 01/15/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will ensure that S3 obtains criminal records clearance and association to facility prior to working in the facility. Licensee will ensure S3 will not work in the facility until a clearance is obtained.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Eva M Alvarez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Deborah Lee
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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