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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601218
Report Date: 04/28/2026
Date Signed: 04/28/2026 05:17:55 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:LOWEMONT HOME INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
198601218
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		AUGUSTUS TORRESFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:11445 LOWEMONT STREETTELEPHONE:
(562) 868-3533
CITY:NORWALKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90650
CAPACITY: 5CENSUS: 3DATE:
04/28/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Assistant Administrator Jasmin RaguimiaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elena Mallett arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Annual visit . LPA met with Assistant Administrator Jasmin Raguimia and the purpose of the visit was explained. Administrator Augustus Torres was contacted by telephone. The facility is licensed to serve five (5) ambulatory clients between the ages of 18 through 59. There are currently 3 clients in care.

The facility is a single-story home, located in a residential area of Norwalk that consists of a living room, dining area, a kitchen, three (3) client bedrooms, (2) staff bedrooms , an office, (2) bathrooms, a detached garage, a front yard and a backyard with a covered shaded area with seating.

LPA completed the visit using Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tools (CARE) . The following domains were completed during the visit

Infection Control: Infection Control Plan was reviewed by LPA. Facility follows title 22 regulations and is cleaning and disinfecting regularly. Staff has PPE and practices hand hygiene.

Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: Physical plant is clean and sanitary and the hallways and walkways are free from debris and obstruction. Hot water temperature measured within Title 22 regulations in bathroom (105F-120F). Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and operational. A fully charged fire extinguisher was present near the kitchen. Sharps and toxins and cleaners are locked in cabinets. Client bedrooms had required light and furnishings. Extra linens, towels, hygiene supplies and blankets were observed. A change was made to the physical plant that was not noted on facility sketch. A deficiency was cited. See 809-D

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elena Mallett
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/28/2026
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: LOWEMONT HOME INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601218
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2026
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Operational Requirements: Fire clearance approval was observed. Plan of operation was observed. Outdoor activity space with a furnished, shaded area was present. Activity supplies for clients were observed. Clients attend Day Program and on the weekend staff take clients on outings such as community walks, to the mall and to religous services.

Personal Records - Training: Locked storage space for staff files was observed. 3 staff files were reviewed for Criminal Background Clearance, First Aid training, initial and ongoing training and health screening. No issues were observed. Administrator Augustus Torres Certificate is current through 09/02/2027

Client Records - Incident Reports: Locked Storage space for client files was observed. Clients’ files were reviewed for Emergency Face sheet, Physician’s Report with ambulatory status, Needs and Services plan, Admission Agreement, Consent to treat and Personal Rights. Files for all three clients in care were reviewed and no issues were observed.

Client Rights - Information: Required postings were observed.

Food Service: Kitchen had functional appliances and was equipped to store and prepare food. 2 day perishable and 7 day non perishable food supply was observed. Food was kept separate from cleaners, toxins and poisons. A sample menu was provided.

Health Related Services: First Aid Kit and manual was observed. Facility utilizes a Medical Record Log. All three clients medicine logs were reviewed with no issues. Medicines were centrally stored and locked.

Disaster Preparedness: Facility has emergency disaster plan in place. Administrator will send updated Disaster Plan form to Licensing. Facility conducts monthly disaster drills. The last drill was conducted on 04/04/26. Facility had emergency flashlights and emergency supply of food.

Facility handles clients' P&I money. Ledger was reviewed for all 3 clients with no issues. Facility maintains a Surety Bond.

An exit interview was conducted with Assistant Administrator Jasmin Raguimia. A deficiency was cited today Per 22 Regulations. A copy of this licensing report and Appeal Rights were provided to the Administrator.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elena Mallett
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/28/2026
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Created By: Elena Mallett On 04/28/2026 at 04:56 PM
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: LOWEMONT HOME INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601218

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/28/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80086(a)
80086 Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities
(a) Prior to construction or alterations, all licensees shall notify the licensing agency of the proposed change.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:

Licensee added a sliding glass door near the living room and removed a door leading into the office without notifying licensing agency of the change.
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Based on observation and interview,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that alterations were made to an exisiting building ( door to office removed, sliding glass door added by living room) and licensing was not notified prior to Licensee making the alterations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/19/2026
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By POC due date Licensee will submit to Licensing by office Fax an updated facility sketch and any needed permits required by City of Norwalk for the alterations made to the facility.
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Deficient Practice Statement
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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.
Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Elena Mallett
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/28/2026


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