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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601740
Report Date: 05/19/2026
Date Signed: 05/19/2026 01:20:22 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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:QUALITY OF LIFE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
198601740
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NNAEMEKA EZENAGUFACILITY TYPE:
775
ADDRESS:8439 CALIFORNIA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(562) 372-4750
CITY:SOUTH GATESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90280
CAPACITY: 66CENSUS: 51DATE:
05/19/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Jessica Garcia - Program DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted an unannounced visit for an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Jessica Garcia, and the purpose for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 66 Ambulatory Only Adults ages 18 and over.

This is a single- story facility located in South Gate, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: Front building with large activity room and restroom, Back building with 2 restrooms. Outdoor shaded activity area, 2 staff offices, 1 staff office has kitchen, medication storage, separated staff office with restroom; and the other is an office area with 3 desks.

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


Infection Control: Facility maintains the required Infection Control Plan.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguishers were observed and are fully charged. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. The hot water temperature was tested and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, poisons and hazardous items are stored in a secured/locked storage closet and inaccessible to clients. Clients have a water station available in the kitchen and clients are provided water bottles.
Food Service: Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored with the food.
Operational Requirements: The facility has the appropriate fire clearance. Staff are knowledgeable on their reporting requirements.
Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. There are at least 2 staff members on duty any time there are clients in the facility. (Continued on 809-C)
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tena Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/19/2026
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: Tena Herrera On 05/19/2026 at 12:48 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: QUALITY OF LIFE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601740

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
82075(l)(3)
Health-Related Services
(l) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (3) All medications shall be labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and state and federal laws.

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 as C1 had a centrally stored medication that did not have the proper label, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/20/2026
Plan of Correction
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Program Director stated they will have family pick up the medication today and keep at home until LPA and Program Director develop a plan for this medication. Program Director to review the regulation 82027 in its entirety and email LPA a copy of the LIC9098 form (Proof of Correction) upon completion.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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:
Tena Herrera
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/19/2026


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Created By: Tena Herrera On 05/19/2026 at 12:48 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: QUALITY OF LIFE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601740

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
82065(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) The good physical health of each employee and individual licensee shall be verified by a health screening, including negative test results for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S5 was missing their negative TB result from their file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/02/2026
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Program Director stated that S5 has a scheduled appointment for TB on 5/28/26 and will provide LPA with a copy of the negative TB result by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
82066(a)(10)
Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator, and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (10) A health screening, as specified in Section 82065(g).

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 as S6 was missing their heath screening which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/02/2026
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Program Director stated that S6 has an appointment later today 5/19/26 and will provide a copy of the Health Screening via email to LPA by POC due date.
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:
Tena Herrera
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/19/2026


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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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: QUALITY OF LIFE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601740
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2026
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Personnel Records-Training: Staff files were readily available during visit. LPA reviewed 6 staff files, each file reviewed have criminal record clearance, current First Aid/CPR/AED/CPI and sufficient on-going training. Program Director Jessica Garcia, has the required the education, proper training and experience to meet the requirements. During file review Staff #5 was missing their negative TB results and Staff #6 was missing their Health Screening, citation will be issued and details can be found on the LIC809-D page.
Client Records-Incident Reports: Client files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, current Physician's Report, Consent Forms, and Appraisal Needs & Services Plan.
Client Rights-Information: Client Rights Poster is posted within the facility.
Health Related Services & Incidental Medical & Dental: Clients with incontinence at the facility are kept clean and dry, and the facility is free of any odors. Medication is properly stored in a locked cabinet, during medication review LPA observed 1 Client (C1) with medication that was stored but not properly labeled, citation will be issued and detailed on the LIC809-D.
Disaster Preparedness: There is an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and relocation sites. Facility maintains the required emergency drill with the last drill conducted on 5/12/26.
Emergency Intervention: LPA reviewed 6 staff files and each staff had valid CPI certificates.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during today’s visit will be documented on the LIC809-D pages.

Exit interview was held and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Tena Herrera
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/19/2026
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