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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601806
Report Date: 03/09/2026
Date Signed: 03/09/2026 04:13:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/09/2026 04:13 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
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CHOICES R US - DOROTHYFACILITY NUMBER:
198601806
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		DANIEL GODFREYFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:10008 DOROTHY AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 445-3009
CITY:SOUTH GATESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90280
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Gil Martinez, administratorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tao conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE inspection tool. LPA met with Administrator Gil Martinez and the reason for the visit was explained.

The facility is licensed to serve four (4) ambulatory, Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18-59 clients only. All clients are serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. Annual fees are current. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in South Gate. The facility consisted of a living room, dining area, kitchen, three (3) client bedrooms (one shared room with private bathroom), two (2) bathrooms, detached garage, front yard and backyard.

The following CARE tool domains were reviewed during this visit:

Infection Control: Sufficient PPE supplies and an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility were observed and in compliance.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: Physical plant tour was conducted. Clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard, outdoor and passageways were free of obstruction and debris/hazards. Hygiene products were readily available for clients. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items were kept in a locked cabinet and were inaccessible to clients.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bonnie Tao
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/09/2026
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: CHOICES R US - DOROTHY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601806
VISIT DATE: 03/09/2026
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Fire extinguishers were observed, fully charged and their last service was on 11/18/25. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable and in compliance.

Operational Requirements and Disaster Preparedness: Facility has an activity area furnished for outdoor use. Facility maintains documentation of the required emergency drills. Fire drill was conducted quarterly and the last fire drill was performed on 02/18/26.

Staffing and Personnel Records-Training: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. Staff files were reviewed and in compliance.

Client Rights-Information and client Records-Incident Reports: Facility provided telephone landline and internet for the clients. Client rights posters and reporting posters were displayed within the facility.

Food Service: The kitchen was observed to be clean. Two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables food supply were observed.

Health Related Service: Medication was properly labeled, centrally stored, and in their original containers.

Incidental Medical & Dental: Staff designated to administer medication have the proper training on file.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were deficiencies observed during today’s visit. Exit interview was held with administrator Gil. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bonnie Tao
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026
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Created By: Bonnie Tao On 03/09/2026 at 03:54 PM
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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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CHOICES R US - DOROTHY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601806

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
80088(e)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies
(1) Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by clients to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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The hot water temperature is measured in the kitchen and the client bathroom. The temperature readings were 133.9 degrees F and 136.9 degrees F.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/10/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agreed to lower the water temperature and monitor the water temperature to ensure the temperature is in a range from 105 degrees F to 120 degrees F. Licensee will submit a water temperature log to Licensing by POC due date.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
80088(e)(2)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies
(2) Taps delivering water at 125 degrees F (51.6 degrees C) or above shall be prominently identified by warning signs.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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No warning sign was posted as the taps delivering water at above 125 degrees F.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/10/2026
Plan of Correction
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Licensee agreed to post a warning sign regarding the water temperature may go above 125 degrees F 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.
Fernando Fierros
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Bonnie Tao
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/09/2026


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