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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198602963
Report Date: 09/26/2025
Date Signed: 09/26/2025 12:37:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2025 12:37 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
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BEN T'S FAMILY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198602963
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KIMBERLY LEEFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:17700 EXA CTTELEPHONE:
(323) 779-1842
CITY:CARSONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90746
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 2DATE:
09/26/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:12 AM
MET WITH:Lupe RossTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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On 09/26/2025, at 9:12am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott made an unannounced required annual inspection visit to Ben T’s Family Care. LPA was met by Lupe Ross, House Manager, and Kimberly Lee, Administrator, and the purpose of the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) developmentally disabled clients (age 18-59) of which four (4) may be ambulatory. Currently, the home has (2) clients. The clients are South-Central Los Angeles Regional Center clients. None of the clients have Restricted Health Care Conditions and none utilize postural supports or protective devices. The facilities’ annual fees are current.

The facility is a two-story building located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, office, dining room, laundry area, and backyard.

LPA conducted a review of (2) client records, (3) staff records, (2) clients Personal & Incidental records and reviewed the facility disaster plan. Client and staff records were complete with required documents and training. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. LPA reviewed (2) client medication administration records and medication and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit.

At 9:30am, LPA and staff toured the facility. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. All client rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and adequate storage for client’s personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. The shower was free of mold/mildew, there is adequate lighting, and sufficient toiletries are accessible to clients. The water temperature measured 114.4F° degrees, and a comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility.

Report Continued on LIC809-C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Janae Hammond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Perry Scott
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2025
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
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BEN T'S FAMILY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198602963
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2025
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LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available for the clients. All food items were stored properly. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked with manual. The fire extinguisher was charged, and the smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors were operable. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 07/26/2025. The facilities administrator’s certificate was valid from 05/02/2024 through 05/1/2026. The facilities liability insurance was valid from 10/11/2024 through 10/11/2025.

During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and clients. LPA observed that sanitizing stations were in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed that the facility had the required postings, posted throughout the facility.

LPA advised the facility to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Licensing (www.cdss.ca.gov) for Provider Informational Notices (PIN) and for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance and other related issues.

Deficiencies observed:

Building and Grounds 80087(c) An old mattress on the left side of the property as well as old bicycles and other obstructions on the right side of the property that need to be removed. These items pose a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Deficiencies are issued and plans of corrections were discussed on the attached LIC809-D.

Note: *Citations that are not cleared by the due date of 10/13/25 will have a $100 fine assessed for each citation until it is cleared. Civil penalties will continue to accrue until Proof of Corrections (POC) is cleared.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Lupe Ross, House Manager and Kimberly Lee, Administrator.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Janae Hammond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Perry Scott
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2025 12:37 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Perry Scott On 09/26/2025 at 12:26 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
, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BEN T'S FAMILY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198602963

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80087(c)
(c) All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that on the left side of the facility there is an old mattress that needs to be removed. Additionally, on the right side of the facility there are old bicycles and other hazards that need to be removed. These items pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/13/2025
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The administrator will ensure the backyard is free of hazards and obstructions at all times. The administrator shall remove the mattress, bicycles, and other hazards by the Plan of Correction due date of 10/13/2025 and shall submit photo proof of correction to LPA Perry Scott’s email at perry.scott@dss.ca.gov to avoid monetary penalties.
Section Cited
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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.
Janae Hammond
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Perry Scott
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2025


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