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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306005302
Report Date: 10/20/2025
Date Signed: 10/20/2025 11:51:24 AM

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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:MELLS LANE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
306005302
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		COLLANTES, DELIA BFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:1658 W MELLS LANETELEPHONE:
(657) 230-9766
CITY:ANAHEIMSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92802
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 3DATE:
10/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Assistant Administrator Dante BenedictoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On October 20, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for visit. Assistant Administrator (AA) Dante Benedicto was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Dante Benedicto has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on July 15, 2027.

The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) level 4I licensed for six clients, of which can be non-ambulatory. The facility is a single story home with three private client bedrooms, three staff bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AA, conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed three clients in care, with one client being at their respective Day Program, and two staff present. LPA inspected the three private client bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed client bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed client beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway cabinet. LPA inspected the four client bathrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 108.3 and 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed all three staff bedrooms to be kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care.

LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed the four burner gas stove lights unassisted. CONTINUED ON 809-C
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/20/2025
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
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MELLS LANE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 306005302
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2025
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LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility and in the garage. Fire extinguisher was observed to be charged and serviced as of June 12, 2025. LPA tested the facility's smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors and observed none of them to operational.

LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked cabinet in the dining room. LPA observed the facility has a First Aid Kit stored in the locked cabinet and it had all the required components. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage and laundry. LPA observed the facility has additional chemicals and toxins stored in the garage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply to be stored in the garage.

LPA, accompanied by the AA, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. The exterior portion was observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for client use. LPA observed the perimeter gate of the facility to be self latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

LPA reviewed all three client files. All the required documentation were present and current in the client files reviewed. LPA reviewed clients' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed the clients' Personal and Incidental (P&I) expense monies. LPA reviewed six staff files. LPA observed that Staff #3 (S3), Staff #4 (S4), and Staff #6 (S6) did not have valid First Aid training cards on file.

Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC809-D. An exit interview was conducted with Assistant Administrator Dante Benedicto. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2025
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Created By: Brandon Lopez On 10/20/2025 at 11:38 AM
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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MELLS LANE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 306005302

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1503.2
General Provisions
Every facility licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

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 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA tested the facility's smoke detecors/carbon monoxide detectors and observed none of them to be operational.
POC Due Date: 10/21/2025
Plan of Correction
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The Assistant Administrator agreed to purchase new batteries to ensure each smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector is operational. LPA will conduct a subsequent visit to test the facility's smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are working properly.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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.
Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Brandon Lopez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2025


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Created By: Brandon Lopez On 10/20/2025 at 11:38 AM
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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MELLS LANE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 306005302

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80075(f)
Health-Related Services
(f) Staff responsible for providing direct care and supervision shall receive training in first aid from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During staff file review, LPA observed that Staff #3 (S3), Staff #4 (S4), and Staff #6 (S6), did not have valid First Aid training cards on file.
POC Due Date: 11/14/2025
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The Assistant Administrator stated that he will have S3, S4, and S6 complete a First Aid training course. The Assistant Administrator agreed to provide the First Aid training cards for all three staff to LPA via email or fax by POC date.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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.
Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Brandon Lopez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2025


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