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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198603578
Report Date: 10/21/2025
Date Signed: 10/21/2025 03:52:20 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:RHEMA CARE GROUP ALFORDFACILITY NUMBER:
198603578
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NWAKA, KALUFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:1034 E. ALFORD STREETTELEPHONE:
(626) 210-1447
CITY:AZUSASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91702
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Emeke OriahiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nune Margaryan conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Care Inspection Evaluation Tool. LPA met staff Emeke Oriahi , shortly after Administrator Henry Obi-Ijomah arrived and assisted with the visit. Reason for the visit was explained. The physical plant was inspected along with medications, food supply, and clients and staff records. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disable clients between the ages 18 to 59 and receive services from San Gabriel /Pomona regional Center. Two (2) clients were at day program and two (2) clients were present at facility.

The facility is located in a residential area. LPA toured the home and inspected four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, attached garage, front yard and back yard. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. A shaded area located in the back yard is available and accessible for the clients. Laundry area which has a washer and dryer is located in the garage. Laundry detergents were observed locked and inaccessible to clients. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Client bedrooms were checked. Each bedroom is equipped with the proper furnishings. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. The bathrooms were toured. Bathrooms are clean and have the required hygiene items. The hot water temperature was tested and measured within Title 22 Regulation guidelines. LPA observed cabinet door in one of the bathroom was broken and hanging down. Also bathrooms trash bins observed without tight-fitting covers. Extra linens, blankets, towels, and personal hygiene supplies were observed. The kitchen was inspected. There is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food. All the appliances are clean and working properly. Sharps are locked and are inaccessible to clients.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wei Siew Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nune Margaryan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/21/2025
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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Created By: Nune Margaryan On 10/21/2025 at 03:10 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: RHEMA CARE GROUP ALFORD
FACILITY NUMBER: 198603578

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80087(a)
Building and Grounds
(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of clients, employees and visitors.

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. At the time of visit LPA observed cabinet door was broken and hanging down in clients bathroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.


which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/24/2025
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Administrator will make repairs by POC due date and proof of correction / picture will be submitted tgo LPA via email.
Type B
Section Cited
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80088(f)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies
(f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers, including movable bins, used for storage of solid wastes shall have tight-fitting covers kept on the containers; shall be in good repair, shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.

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. At the time of visit LPA observed that bathrooms trash bins don't have tight-fitting covers which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

POC Due Date: 10/24/2025
Plan of Correction
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Administrator will buy trash bins with tight-fitting covers and proof / pictures will be email to LPA before 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.
Wei Siew Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Nune Margaryan
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/21/2025


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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: RHEMA CARE GROUP ALFORD
FACILITY NUMBER: 198603578
VISIT DATE: 10/21/2025
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The facility has two (2) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in living room and garage. Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout the facility and were tested and operable during the visit. The First Aid kit was fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Centrally stored medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the living room and inaccessible to clients. Medications were reviewed. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. LPA reviewed client’s and staff files and observed that all files are updated. LPA confirmed staff working have fingerprint clearances. Last fire drills was conducted on 08/06/25.

Deficiencies observed during today's visit and noted on 809D

Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of report with appeal's rights were provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Wei Siew Ho
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Nune Margaryan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2025
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