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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198600229
Report Date: 05/20/2025
Date Signed: 05/20/2025 01:35:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/20/2025 01:35 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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CLAYTON COTTAGE GALENFACILITY NUMBER:
198600229
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CARYN M. CLAYTONFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:1248 GALEN STREETTELEPHONE:
(626) 357-7586
CITY:DUARTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91010
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 6DATE:
05/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Cameron Clayton - AdministratorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit. When LPA arrived at the facility at 9:45am, no one was there to answer the door. At 10:16am, LPA spoke with Caryn Clayton Administrator on the phone who said she would contact the co-Administrator Cameron Clayton to meet with LPA. At 10:45am, LPA met with Cameron Clayton and explained the purpose of the visit and was able to gain entry. The facility is licensed to care for six (6) Developmentally Disabled clients age 18-59, approved for ambulatory only. All clients residing at this Specialized facility receive case management services provided by San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: The facility has submitted the Infection Control Plan. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single storey home located in a residential neighborhood, contains a total of (3) client bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, a living room, den used as activity area and office area, kitchen, dining area, backyard with shaded area, and detached garage. Currently, there are (6) clients living in the facility. One client relocated from another home in Altadena that was damaged in the Eaton fire. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms have non-skid materials and contained hygiene supplies including liquid soap, and toilet paper. There is a fire place in the den that is not functioning, and LPA recommended adding a permanent cover to it. The facility phone was not working when LPA tested it and Administrator agreed to contact the phone company to get it fixed. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area. Laundry area is located next to the kitchen. There are (2) fire extinguishers located in the kitchen and in the den, was serviced on 09/21/2024. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature reading measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading was 108.3 deg. F in bathroom #1 and 108.1 deg F in bathroom #2.
Operational Requirements: The Infection Control Plan has been updated and added to the Plan of Operation. A fire clearance is in place. Last Fire/Disaster Drill was conducted on 03/16/2025 and training conducted on a quarterly basis. Surety Bond is current and insured in the amount of $2000, valid through 10/13/2027.
*****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C*****
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bennette Pena
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/20/2025
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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CLAYTON COTTAGE GALEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 198600229
VISIT DATE: 05/20/2025
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Staffing: A total of twelve (12) staff members including the Administrator provide care and supervision to the clients. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and have criminal background clearance, fingerprint cleared, have training and associated to the facility.
Personnel Records/Staff Training: Reviewed files for three (3) staff. Proof of staff training, health clearance, vaccinations and 1st Aid/CPR training are current. Administrator certificate is valid and will expire on 10/13/2027. Administrator has a valid HIV/AIDS training proof at the time of visit.
Client Rights-Information: Client personal rights are posted. Per Administrator, facility provides internet services to all clients.
Food Service: There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas. Kitchen is kept clean and free from rodents and other vermin.
Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed client files which are maintained at the facility. Physician's Report (including TB and Ambulatory Status), Consent For Medical Treatment, Individual Program Plan (IPP), Behavioral Reports, Client Cash Resources, Special Incident Reports, Client Personal Property and Clients Personal Rights observed.
Health Related Services: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. Medications were reviewed for (6) clients to confirm medication is given as prescribed and is documented properly. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician. Medications are bubbled packed.
Incidental Medical Services: None of the clients at this home has a restricted health condition.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a complete Emergency Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan. Emergency Intervention: Not-Applicable.

No deficiency cited, technical violation was issued. An exit interview was held and a copy of this report was provided to Cameron Clayton, Administrator.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bennette Pena
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/20/2025
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