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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306004276
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Date Signed: 03/03/2025 01:17:08 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
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:PARADISE HOME & GARDENFACILITY NUMBER:
306004276
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
RAFAEL & JOSEPHINE TEEHANKFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:26761 CARRANZA DRIVETELEPHONE:
(949) 305-2881
CITY:MISSION VIEJOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92691
CAPACITY: 6TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Josephine TeehankeeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:31 PM
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On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents which one may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 4 residents and the home currently has 4 residents, with 4 residents on hospice. Administrator (AD) Josephine Teehankee arrived shortly to conduct facility tour. AD Teehankee has a valid certificate that expires on 11/19/2026.

LPA along with AD toured the facility at 9:40 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility documentation and the first aid kit. The home consists of 6 resident bedrooms, staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen as well as 5 bathrooms. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 114.6 degrees F and 116.4 degrees F in all restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. At 10:00am, LPA observed locks under the kitchen sink non-operational housing cleaning supplies. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 3/1/2025. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. First aid kit contained all required items including tweezers, scissors and thermometer. Facility conducts activities in the form of exercise. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents.
Continued on LIC809-C dated 3/3/2025
Alisa OrtizTELEPHONE: (714) 287-4084
Fred AriasTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2840
DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/03/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868


FACILITY NAME: PARADISE HOME & GARDEN

FACILITY NUMBER: 306004276

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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Type A
Section Cited
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87309(a)
(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, cabinet locks under the kitchen sink were non-operational housing cleaning supplies which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/04/2025
Plan of Correction
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Facility to replace locks under the sink and submit proof to LPA.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Alisa OrtizTELEPHONE: (714) 287-4084
Fred AriasTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2840

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/03/2025

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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
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: PARADISE HOME & GARDEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 306004276
VISIT DATE: 03/03/2025
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Exit gates are unlocked and operational. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply. LPA reviewed four resident files and two staff files.

All resident files contained required documentation including admission agreements, physician reports, resident appraisals, and physician orders for bed rails as indicated. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation including required annual training, medical assessment/ TB, criminal record clearance and proof of CPR training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet.

Based on the observations made during today’s visit, the following deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided along with appeal rights.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Alisa OrtizTELEPHONE: (714) 287-4084
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fred AriasTELEPHONE: (714) 703-2840
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/03/2025
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