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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197801162
Report Date: 05/18/2026
Date Signed: 05/18/2026 12:11:27 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
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:INDEPENDENT OPTIONS, INC./ADVANCED OPTIONS, S.G.FACILITY NUMBER:
197801162
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		IRMA SWENSONFACILITY TYPE:
775
ADDRESS:603 W. COVINA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(909) 394-3300
CITY:SAN DIMASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91773
CAPACITY: 30CENSUS: 29DATE:
05/18/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:28 AM
MET WITH:Irma Swenson, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blanca Gonzalez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection. LPA met with Director Irma Swenson and explained the purpose of today’s visit.

The program is licensed to serve (30) Developmentally Disabled adults. There is a fire clearance approved for (20) non-ambulatory clients, of which (6) may use wheelchairs and (4) may use walkers only. All clients in this program receive case management services provided by San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center.

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

Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: The day program consists of a lobby, kitchen, main room, game room, staff break room, art room, sewing room, music room, administrator office, laundry room, two (2) restrooms, and a garage. LPA inspected the restrooms and they are sanitary, clean and in good working condition. The hot water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 109.2°F and 109.5° F which is within the Title 22 regulation. All chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored and locked in a closet. All the sharp knives are stored and locked in a kitchen cabinet.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wei Siew Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Blanca Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/18/2026
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
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: INDEPENDENT OPTIONS, INC./ADVANCED OPTIONS, S.G.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197801162
VISIT DATE: 05/18/2026
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Carbon monoxide detector is located in the main room, was tested and is operable. Passageways and walkways are free of obstruction. There are four (4) fire extinguishers, one (1) in the main room, one (1) in the kitchen, one (1) in the laundry room and one (1) in the garage, last inspected on 05/04/2026.

Staffing: There's sufficient staffing in the facility. The regional center required 3:1 ratio for clients to staff.

Food Service: The program does not provide lunch but does provide snacks. Clients bring their lunch. All toxins and cleaning supplies are secure in a locked cabinet, stored away from food items.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a current emergency disaster plan. The last emergency drill was conducted on 04/06/26.

Personnel Records-Training: LPA reviewed five (5) staff files, and all were observed to contain fingerprint clearance and association to the facility, job application, health screening, TB test result, valid first aid, CPR, CPI, and ongoing staff training.

Client Records: LPA reviewed five (5) client files and all have the required documents in file which include: face sheet, physician report with TB test result, admission agreement, and Client Rights.

Health Related Services: Currently there no clients administered medication by staff.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, no deficiencies observed during the visit.

Exit Interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided to the Director, Irma Swenson.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wei Siew Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Blanca Gonzalez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/18/2026
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