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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198602675
Report Date: 08/25/2025
Date Signed: 08/25/2025 03:33:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/25/2025 03:33 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:JMO SERENITYFACILITY NUMBER:
198602675
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SANCHEZ, ELLERANNEFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:20505 SHADOW MOUNTAIN RDTELEPHONE:
(909) 957-5620
CITY:WALNUTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91789
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 3DATE:
08/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:02 PM
MET WITH:Alicia Canlas Federspiel - House ManagerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit. LPA was met by Alicia Canlas Federspiel, House Manager and explained the purpose of today's visit. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disabled adults ages 18-59 years, (4) ambulatory, (1) of which may be non ambulatory. The home is vendorized through the San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center. Currently there are (3) ambulatory clients, of which none have a restricted health care condition. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Staff are adhering to infection control requirements. The facility has submitted the Infection Control Plan. The facility is a single story home consists of kitchen, dining room, living room, (4) client bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, kitchen, backyard with covered patio and attached garage. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. Laundry area is in the attached garage. Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked and inaccessible to clients. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.2 deg F in bathroom #1, which is within the Title 22 regulations. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and it has a shaded area and sitting area. A fire clearance is in place. Surety bond is valid with a bond amount of $1000 and expires on 04/01/2026. Disaster drills are conducted monthly, the last one being 08/03/2025.

A total of (15) staff members including the Licensee and 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. Administrator's certificate is valid and expires on 01/08/2027. Administrator has valid HIV/AIDS Training certificate. The licensee employs staff as necessary to ensure provision of care and supervision to meet client's needs.

*****Refer to LIC 809C for the continuation of this report. *****

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bennette Pena
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/25/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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: JMO SERENITY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198602675
VISIT DATE: 08/25/2025
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Each client is accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. LPA reviewed (4) staff files including the Administrator. Proof of staff training, health clearance, and vaccinations are current. Client personal rights are posted. Facility provides internet service and phone to the clients. LPA reviewed all (3) client files. Client files are maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including TB and Ambulatory Status), Consent for Medical Treatment, Special Incident Reports, Client Personal Property and Clients Personal Rights observed.

There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7-day supplies of non-perishable items. All foods are protected against contamination. There are no clients with special diets residing at this facility. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas.

LPA reviewed medication for clients. The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. All medications are labeled and are maintained in compliance with label instructions. The facility uses Medication Administration Record (MAR) to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician. There are no clients at this home with incidental medical services nor have a restricted health condition. The facility has a complete Emergency Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan.

No deficiencies cited. Technical violation issued. Exit interview and a copy of this report was provided to the House Manager, Alicia Canlas Federspiel.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bennette Pena
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/25/2025
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