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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198600486
Report Date: 04/27/2026
Date Signed: 04/27/2026 12:32:47 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:CHOICES R US - FAUSTFACILITY NUMBER:
198600486
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GILBERT CARDENASFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:13019 FAUST AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 803-7969
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90242
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: DATE:
04/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:01 AM
MET WITH:Administrator Shainna CatoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted the annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA met Administrator Shainna Cato and explained reason for visit.

The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disable Adults, ages 18 through 59, with an approved delayed egress device (facility currently does not use a delayed egress device). Facility currently has 3 Ambulatory clients serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Downey, CA. A tour of the facility includes living room, dining area, kitchen, 4 client bedrooms, 2 client bathrooms (1 private bath), attached garage (with laundry), front yard and back yard.

LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each client bedroom has the required bedding and furniture. There is extra clean linen and towels in hallway closet. Screen in bedroom #2 was bent and a TV was issued. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguisher that is kept in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to clients in locked cabinet in kitchen. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 45 degrees F. LPA did not observe a sufficient supply of 2 days perishable food. 7 days of non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. SEE 809C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Christian Gutierrez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/27/2026
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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Created By: Christian Gutierrez On 04/27/2026 at 11:57 AM
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: CHOICES R US - FAUST
FACILITY NUMBER: 198600486

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
85076(d)(1)
Food Service
(d) The licensee shall meet the following food supply and storage requirements: (1) Supplies of staple nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises.

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 there was not enough 2 day perishable food for three (3) clients in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/28/2026
Plan of Correction
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Administrator had food delivered at time of LPA visit. Deficiency cleared.
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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.
David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Christian Gutierrez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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Created By: Christian Gutierrez On 04/27/2026 at 11:57 AM
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: CHOICES R US - FAUST
FACILITY NUMBER: 198600486

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80069(c)
Client Medical Assessments
(c) The medical assessment shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above C2 did not have 602 or ID sheet, C1 did not have TB which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/04/2026
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Administrator will send LPA C1 TB, and C2 602 and ID sheet,
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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.
David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Christian Gutierrez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/27/2026


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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: CHOICES R US - FAUST
FACILITY NUMBER: 198600486
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2026
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Four (4) staff files were reviewed and included Criminal clearance record, CPR/training, and health screening with TB. One (1) of the three (3) client files were reviewed and included physicians report, TB clearance, and individual program plan (IPP)report.C1 was missing TB results and C2 was missing identification sheer and physicians report LIC 602. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 04/22/2026. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Three (3) client medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored and locked MAR log is used.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during today’s visit will be documented on LIC809-D. Exit interview was held and a copy of the report with appeal rights and LIC9098 was given to Administrator Shainna Cato.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Christian Gutierrez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2026
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