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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197606945
Report Date: 04/21/2026
Date Signed: 04/21/2026 05:26:06 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIERFACILITY NUMBER:
197606945
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHANEL SANCHEZFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:8101 S PAINTER AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 698-0596
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90602
CAPACITY: 92CENSUS: 53DATE:
04/21/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:02 AM
MET WITH:Chanel Sanchez, Executive DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:25 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit. LPA met with Executive Director Chanel Sanchez. The Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE) facility serves residents ages 60 and over.

The following were observed/inspected:

Infection Control: The Infection Control Plan includes Environmental cleaning and disinfection activities.

Operational Requirements: The facility has a hospice waiver for 8 residents. A fire clearance for 85 non-ambulatory residents; of which 7 may be bedridden is in place. Liability Insurance in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is current with an expiration date of 12/31/2026. The facility does not handle residents' monies.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is comprised of a 2-story building consisting of 73 resident rooms, 2 activity rooms, beauty salon, dining room, laundry room, and a courtyard patio area. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. A total of 22 randomly selected resident rooms were inspected. The signal system was tested and is operational. Residents use a pendant alert system and bathrooms are equipped with emergency pull cord alert system. Beds have required bedding, linens, and mattress pads. The signal system was tested and is operational. There are evacuation chairs on facility stairwells to be used during an emergency as a path of egress from the facility to safety. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to residents. The facility is equipped with sprinklers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and has fire extinguishers. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. There are surveillance cameras in common areas. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/25/2026 by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.

*Five rooms had beds that did not have mattress pads.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Noemi Galarza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/21/2026
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197606945
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026
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Staffing: A total of 33 staff members provide care and supervision of residents.

Personnel Records/Staff Training: Administrator certificate expires 7/6/2027. Staff have criminal background clearance. Eight staff files were reviewed. They contained 1st Aid/CPR training, criminal background clearance, health/TB screenings, 1st Aid/CPR training, and training records.

Resident Records/Incident Reports: Six (6) resident files were reviewed. They contained Admission Agreements, Service Plans, Physician's Reports, Appraisals, TB clearance, Physician's Orders, medical consent, and centrally stored medication records. Resident (R5's) file did not have an updated LIC602.

Planned Activities: Facility activity calendar was posted. Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. RCFE & Ombudsman complaint posters are posted.

Food Service: Food supply was checked in the kitchen and pantry storage areas, consisting of 2-day perishables, 7-day non-perishables, and emergency food supplies. Residents have physician orders for modified diets. A diet list was observed in the kitchen. Kitchen personnel have current food handling certificates. The refrigerator tray had blood from a ground beef bag. A citation was issued.

Incident Medical and Dental: Centrally stored resident medications were reviewed; containing a 30-day supply of medications. Medical and dental transportation is provided by family or facility van.

Disaster Preparedness: Emergency and Disaster Plan LIC 610E was reviewed and is updated. Facility has a First Aid Kit and Manual. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 3/4/2026.

Residents with Special Health Needs: There are currently 4 residents receiving hospice services, 6 residents receive home health services, and no residents have prohibited health conditions. Individual Service Plans, Appraisals, and postural support physician orders are on file.

Pursuant to Title 22, deficiencies were observed and are cited.

Exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Chanel Sanchez. A copy of report and appeal rights were issued.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Noemi Galarza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026
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Created By: Noemi Galarza On 04/21/2026 at 04:54 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197606945

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87307(a)(3)(C)
Personal Accommodations and Services
(C) Clean linen, including blankets, bedspreads, top bed sheets, bottom bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress pads, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. The quantity shall be sufficient to permit changing at least once per week or more often when indicated to ensure that clean linen is in use by residents at all times. The linen shall be in good repair. The use of common wash cloths and towels shall be prohibited.

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 in that beds in rooms 106, 110, 127, 209, 247 did not have mattress pads, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/05/2026
Plan of Correction
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Executive Director purchased mattress pads during the visit. Please submit a written plan of correction and proof of housekeeping and caregiver training in regulation 87307.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87555(b)(28)
General Food Service Requirements
(28) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately upon discovery.

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 in that the refrigerator tray had blood from a ground beef bag that was placed on the tray to thaw on 4/17/26; the ground beef was gray in color in some areas, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/05/2026
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Executive Director agreed to conduct an in-service for all kitchen personnel iin regulation 87555. Submit proof of training.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Noemi Galarza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2026


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Created By: Noemi Galarza On 04/21/2026 at 04:54 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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197606945

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87463(h)
Reappraisals
(h) The licensee shall request that all residents receive an annual routine visit with a licensed medical professional once every twelve months, either in person or by video appointment.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that resident (R5's) last medical assessment on file is dated 1/11/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/05/2026
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Executive Director agreed to submit R5's updated Medical Assessment.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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.
Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Noemi Galarza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2026


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