198202967-7-15-2026-11-AS-EMAZ-DW923X-20260722170304

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198202967
Report Date: 07/15/2026
Date Signed: 07/15/2026 11:48:08 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/08/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Antonine Richard

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 11-AS-20260708140331

FACILITY NAME:	ANAND CARE CENTER III		FACILITY NUMBER:	198202967
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEHUL PATEL		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	11143 SOUTH PRARIE AVE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 419-1225
CITY:	INGLEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90303
CAPACITY:	20; 20	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	07/15/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:03 AM
MET WITH:	MEHUL PATEL		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

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Facility staff are serving poor quality of food.

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On July 15, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonine Richard conducted an unannounced investigation regarding the above-mentioned allegation. LPA Richard met with the Administrator, (A1) Mehul Patel, to explain the purpose of the visit. A tour of the facility was conducted.

The investigation included the following:
On July 15, 2026, LPA Richard reviewed and obtained facility records, which consisted of the staff roster, client roster, and records for ten clients (C1-C10). This included the Physician’s Report, Admission Agreement, facility menus dated from June 8, 2026, to July 19, 2026, grocery shopping list receipts from Costco, Smart & Final, Jetro Restaurant Supplies, a local grocery store, and the Department of Public Health Official Inspection Report dated January 15, 2026. Additionally, LPA Richard interviewed nine clients (C1-C9), the administrator, and two staff members (S1-S2).

Report Continued on LIC9099C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Antonine Richard
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/15/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026

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

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Control Number 11-AS-20260708140331

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: ANAND CARE CENTER III	FACILITY NUMBER: 198202967
	VISIT DATE: 07/15/2026

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The LPA also reviewed the Department of Public Health's official inspection report dated January 15, 2026, which reported no issues with refrigeration units, food temperatures, food storage, food handling, chemical storage, hand washing, or vermin.

During the July 15, 2026, facility tour, the LPA observed food being prepared for lunch and found no immediate concerns. The LPA checked the expiration dates on all dried foods and found them to be unexpired. The refrigerator contained fresh meat, side dishes, vegetables, and fresh fruits. The kitchen was noted to be clean and sanitized.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation (s) did or did not occur; therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.

No deficiencies were cited.

An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided to the administrator, Mehul Patel.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Antonine Richard
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/15/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026

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Control Number 11-AS-20260708140331

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: ANAND CARE CENTER III	FACILITY NUMBER: 198202967
	VISIT DATE: 07/15/2026

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Allegation: Staff are serving poor quality food.

The complaint alleged that 10 people became ill after eating food at the facility. On July 15, 2026, LPA Richard interviewed the Administrator (A1), who denied the allegations. A1 stated that the facility serves three meals a day, including vegetables and fruits, and evening snacks. A1 also stated that the facility shops for groceries twice a month for frozen and fresh meat and once a week for vegetables, fruits, and perishable foods. A1 noted that the facility has several vendors known for providing top-quality food. Additionally, the facility offers alternative meal options and accommodates special requests from clients. There are currently no clients with dietary restrictions as directed by their doctors. A1 also stated that no clients were hospitalized and that no medical emergencies were reported to the facility in the last month or this month regarding illness from food poisoning at the facility.

LPA Richard also interviewed two staff members (S1 and S2), who confirmed that the facility checks expiration dates when purchasing food and ensures freshness when buying groceries. During the visit, LPA interviewed nine clients (C1 to C9); eight of the nine reported never getting sick from the food served at the facility and said they enjoyed the meals. They also noted that if they don’t like what is being served, they can request something else. However, one client indicated that they do not eat at the facility and prefer to dine out most of the time.

On the same day, the LPA reviewed physician reports for ten clients (C1 to C10) and found no physician orders for dietary restrictions.

Report continued on LIC9099C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Eva M Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Antonine Richard
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/15/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026

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