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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197610511
Report Date: 04/16/2025
Date Signed: 04/16/2025 02:02:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/16/2025 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
WOODLAND HILLS S.RO, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME:VALLEY CONNECTIONS RODAXFACILITY NUMBER:
197610511
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RAHMATI, FARHADFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:21018 RODAX STTELEPHONE:
(818) 223-7299
CITY:CANOGA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91304
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 4DATE:
04/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Pauline Mortel - LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On 4/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perchui Milena Khurshudyan arrived at this facility to conduct a required Annual Inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by the Caregiver Gracela Mortel, who granted access to the facility. LPA introduced herself by showing her badge and explained the reason for the visit. LPA Khurshudyan reviewed the required postings on a wall throughout the facility. The facility Licensee/Administrator Pauline Mortel arrived shortly after. The inspection tool was used to complete today's visit.

At 10:25am. LPA with the help of the caregiver began a physical plant tour of the facility and the following was observed: This is a single-story building with four (4) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for four (4) clients. Facility is operating level 2 clients.

Kitchen: LPA observed a seven-day supply of non-perishable food, and a two-day supply of perishable food properly stored and labeled. No expired food was observed. Facility stores knives and sharps inside the locked kitchen cabinet which is always under supervision. Emergency supply of food / water was stored inside the pantry. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. LPA observed fully charged one (1) fire extinguisher located in the kitchen area with a service date 4/16/2025. A weekly menu was also available for clients.

Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms in the facility, of which three (3) are designated for clients use and bedroom #4 for staff use. Bedrooms #2 and #3 are for private use, bedroom #1 is shared. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with beds, linens, night stands, chairs, drawers, closets, and adequate lighting. All bedrooms appeared organized and clean. Continue on LIC809-C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nichelle Gillyard
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Perchui Khurshudyan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/16/2025
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
WOODLAND HILLS S.RO, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: VALLEY CONNECTIONS RODAX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197610511
VISIT DATE: 04/16/2025
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Common Areas: These include living and dining areas. LPA observed dining, living areas clean and clear of clutter. Furniture is generally new and in a good repair. Dining and living room furniture sits the capacity of the facility. Walls, floors, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. At 10:40am. LPA measured the room temperature to be 68 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a linen closet in the hallway with an adequate supply of fresh linens ready to use. No obstructions and or tripping hazards found throughout the facility. Facility has landline, LPA checked it was operational. LPA observed a fireplace with proper gated screen located in the living room, and got informed that the fireplace is non operational. There is a television and various activities, games, board games, art supply available for clients to use.

Bathroom: There are two (2) bathrooms in the facility. The bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and trash bins with lids. Hot water temperature was measured at approximately 11:10am to be 107.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA also observed required signs on the bathroom walls and non-skid mats inside the showers.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested by staff at 1:15pm and were observed to be operational.

Garage: LPA observed the garage is attached to the facility and is currently being used as a storage for PPE supplies and for other tools.

Laundry Room: Functioning washer and dryer located in a garage along with disinfectants, laundry detergents and other chemical supplies. LPA observed all chemicals were stored inside the locked cabinets, inaccessible to clients in care.

Backyard: LPA observed sufficient yard space and fenced backyard. Appropriate outdoor furniture, with covered shaded area available for clients to rest. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining the care and supervision to meet the needs of clients. Exit doors were unlocked and free of obstructions. Property also has a swimming pool which was properly fenced and locked.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nichelle Gillyard
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Perchui Khurshudyan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
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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
WOODLAND HILLS S.RO, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: VALLEY CONNECTIONS RODAX
FACILITY NUMBER: 197610511
VISIT DATE: 04/16/2025
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Staff/Client File review: Facility records are kept inside the locked cabinets located in the hallway, across from bathroom #1. Between 11:50am -12:50pm LPA conducted records review of three (3) staff files and four (4) out of four (4) clients records. Files were complete and updated.

Medications: At approximately 1:20pm. LPA reviewed Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Records for proper documentation. Facility also maintains Medical Administration Records (MAR). LPA observed centrally stored medications locked in the hallway cabinet and inaccessible to clients in care. Complete First-aid kit is located in the kitchen area, new manual for first aid kit was also available. No potentially dangerous items found in the facility. Facility operates with two (2) shifts and has two / three staff members for each shift.

Faclity plan/sketch is posted on the entrance wall along with other posting requirements.

LPA collected LIC500, LIC9020 and the Administrator's certificate.

No deficiency cited on today’s visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nichelle Gillyard
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Perchui Khurshudyan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2025
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