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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306001607
Report Date: 08/03/2026
Date Signed: 08/03/2026 03:42:54 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/27/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Claudia Gutierrez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-AS-20260727114030
FACILITY NAME:GOLDEN YEARS ASSISTED LIVINGFACILITY NUMBER:
306001607
ADMINISTRATOR:PAUL CHIERICHETTIFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:4995 WOODCREST CR.TELEPHONE:
(714) 223-0992
CITY:YORBA LINDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92886
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 6DATE:
08/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:07 AM
MET WITH:Paul ChierichettiTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of the residents
Staff are not providing adequate food service to residents
Sample menu is not available for review
Staff did not ensure the facility was wheelchair accessible
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An unannounced Complaint Investigation was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez regarding the allegations mentioned above. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Paul Chierichetti.

Regarding allegation, Staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of the residents, the following was revealed: Complaint alleges Staff 1 (S1) engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of Resident 1 (R1), Resident 2 (R2), and Resident 3 (R3). During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with six facility residents, including residents alleged to have been present, and three staff, including S1. During interviews, R1, R2, and R3 denied S1 engaging in a verbal altercation in their presence and denied having any knowledge of any other staff engaging in a verbal altercation. One of six residents interviewed denied having any knowledge of S1 or any other staff engaging in a verbal altercation and two of six residents were unable to confirm or deny allegation. (Cont. LIC9099-C)
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 22-AS-20260727114030
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GOLDEN YEARS ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 306001607
VISIT DATE: 08/03/2026
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During interview, S1 denied personally engaging or having any knowledge of any other staff engaging in a verbal altercation in the presence of residents. Two of three staff interviewed denied the allegation and denied personally engaging in a verbal altercation in the presence of residents.

Regarding allegation, Staff are not providing adequate food service to residents, the following was revealed: Complaint alleges low-quality foods, consisting mainly of canned foods, are being served at the facility. Interviews were conducted with six facility residents and three staff. Four of six residents interviewed stated they are provided with adequate food service which consists of a variety of home cooked meals and described the meals as “very good” and “perfect.” Two of six residents interviewed were unable to confirm or deny allegation. Three of three staff interviewed denied residents are served with low-quality canned foods and stated meals are generally homemade and vary day to day based on residents’ requests or preferences. During the investigation, LPA observed residents’ having lunch, which consisted of salmon, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and a cup of fruit with bananas and raspberries.

Regarding allegation, Sample menu is not available for review, interviews were conducted with six facility residents, and three staff. Six of six residents interviewed were unable to confirm or deny allegation. Three of three staff interviewed stated a sample menu is maintained and available for review by the residents and/or their designated representatives upon request, however, it tends to vary day to day based on residents’ requests or preferences. LPA observed and obtained a copy of facility sample menu, which is available for review upon request and is maintained in a kitchen cabinet.

Regarding allegation, Staff did not ensure the facility was wheelchair accessible, the following was revealed: Complaint alleges that the front porch has no ramp for residents in wheelchairs and there is a raised platform adjoining the interior next to the front door. Interviews were conducted with six facility residents, and three staff. Two of six residents interviewed were unable to confirm or deny allegation. Four of six residents stated the facility is wheelchair accessible and they are able to easily enter and exit via the sliding glass door in the dining room, which is directly adjacent to the living room where the front door is located. Three of three staff interviewed stated there is a raised step leading to the front door of the facility, however, stated the facility is wheelchair accessible via the side gate of the house, which is directly in front of the driveway. LPA observed the gate, which leads from the driveway directly to a paved pathway approximately 50 feet in length, leading directly to the sliding glass door in the dining room adjacent to the living room where the front door is located. (Cont. LIC9099-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 22-AS-20260727114030
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GOLDEN YEARS ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 306001607
VISIT DATE: 08/03/2026
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Based on information gathered, the Department did not find sufficient evidence to support the allegations, “Staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of the residents, Staff are not providing adequate food service to residents, Sample menu is not available for review, and Staff did not ensure the was wheelchair accessible”. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are Unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted and copy of this report was provided at the end of the inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lourdes Montoya
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Gutierrez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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