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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


HOME CARE ORGANIZATION EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 194700550
Report Date: 02/06/2026
Date Signed: 02/06/2026 02:01:26 PM


COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

HOME CARE ORGANIZATION EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
HOME CARE SERVICES, 744 P STREET, MS 09-14-90
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
FACILITY NAME:ALWAYS BEST CARE-SOUTH BAYFACILITY NUMBER:
194700550
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CARRIE BIANCOFACILITY TYPE:
300
ADDRESS:371 VAN NESS WAY STE 200TELEPHONE:
(310) 503-6893
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY: CENSUS: DATE:
02/06/2026
Required - 2 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Cristina Reynolds - General ManagerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Home Care Services Bureau Enforcement Analyst (EA) Ryan Chan arrived at the business office of Always Best Care-South Bay on 2/6/26 for a biennial inspection, EA met with General Manager Cristina Reynolds. The proper posting of business hours and license was observed. The proof of insurance records were reviewed. EA was then shown to an area where the review of personnel and administrative files could be performed. Upon completion of the file review EA discussed the findings of the inspection with Ms. Reynolds and informed her of the deficiencies found and explained they would be noted on the 809D. EA advised that home care aides who do not have proof of negative tb test within 2 years are not to be with clients.

EA Chan concluded the visit with an exit interview and provided a copy of this report along with appeal rights to Ms. Reynolds.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ryan Chan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Ryan Chan On 02/06/2026 at 01:42 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

HOME CARE ORGANIZATION EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 744 P STREET, MS 09-14-90
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Although this visit/inspection may have focused on the review of specific licensing requirements, the applicant/licensee must comply with all applicable requirements. The California Department of Social Services retains authority to issue citations or take disciplinary action for any deficiency.


FACILITY NAME: ALWAYS BEST CARE-SOUTH BAY
FACILITY NUMBER: 194700550

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/06/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/13/2026
Section Cited
1796.45(c)
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1796.45(c) After...an affiliated home care...test for tuberculosis...shall be required to undergo an examination at least once every two years...tuberculosis infection that has been followed by an X-ray, the examination is no longer required.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, home care organization (HCO)did not ensure home care aide (HCA) S2, completed tb testing once every 2 years which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of clients in care.
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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.
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ryan Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/06/2026
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