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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306006368
Report Date: 03/02/2026
Date Signed: 03/02/2026 04:43:42 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:HILLS OF ORCHID, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
306006368
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NEPOMUCENO, MARICELFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:20271 ORCHID STREETTELEPHONE:
(714) 430-7672
CITY:NEWPORT BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92660
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/02/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Health ChecksUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:40 PM
MET WITH:Administrator- Eleazar Cuyson TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On March 2, 2026, at 1:40 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced case management visit for a Health and Safety check. LPA Kim met with Administrator (ADMIN) Eleazar Cuyson and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA Kim conducted a health and safety check. During the visit, LPA toured the facility and observed the following: LPA observed one staff on duty providing care to four residents. Facility maintained ample 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables in the kitchen. Staff stated food gets delivered one time per week. Resident hygiene supplies are stored in their bathrooms and extra supplies in the garage. The hot water temperature measured between 105.0 degrees F and 122.1 degrees F. The indoor temperature measured at 75 degrees F. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. All emergency disaster supplies were prepared and available in the garage. Facility land line, (949) 490-4062 was tested and remains available. Utilities are all in working order as well as kitchen appliances. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. The backyard and the front yard have overgrown grass. The two outdoor gates were locked with a padlock. The facility removed both padlocks during the visit. All staff on LIC 500 are cleared and associated to the facility. Residents interviewed stated satisfaction with facility services and denied any issues with food supply or utilities.

LPA Kim reviewed and received copies of the facility staff roster and resident roster LPA conducted interviews with one staff, three residents, and one witness.

Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lourdes Montoya
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edward Kim
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/02/2026
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: HILLS OF ORCHID, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006368
VISIT DATE: 03/02/2026
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Deficiencies were cited during the visit per Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 3.2 of the Health and Safety Code and Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. Facility did not have a valid and active insurance. The facility does not have an evacuation chair for the second floor at the facility. The hot water temperature measured at 122.1 degrees F in the common resident bathroom. The facility locked the two outdoor gates with a padlock. Civil Penalties were assessed during the visit for repeat violations for failure to correct and repeat deficiency for Fire Clearance.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC809D, and appeal rights were provided to Administrator Eleazar Cuyson.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lourdes Montoya
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Edward Kim
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2026
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Created By: Edward Kim On 03/02/2026 at 02:12 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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HILLS OF ORCHID, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006368

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/02/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/03/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1569.605

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HSC1569. 605 .... all residential care facilities for the elderly, ... shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...

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Licensee states they will provide a current insurance to CCLD via email to edward.kim@dss.ca.gov by POC due date March 3, 2026.
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Based on observation, record review and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not have an active or current insurance. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Civil Penalty assessed for Immediate violation.
Type A
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Section Cited
HSC1569.695(f)(1)

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An evacuation chair at each stairwell, on or before July 1, 2019.

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Licensee states to have an evacuation chair mounted at the top of the staircase and send proof of completed POC to CCLD via email to edward.kim@dss.ca.gov by POC due date March 3, 2026.
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LPA observed there is no evacuation chair next to the stairway. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents, staff and visitors.
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Civil Penalty assessed for repeat violation.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Lourdes Montoya
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edward Kim
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/02/2026


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Created By: Edward Kim On 03/02/2026 at 03:41 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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HILLS OF ORCHID, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006368

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/02/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/03/2026
Section Cited
HSC
87203

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All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic.

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Deficiency cleared during the visit. The facility removed both padlocks during the visit.
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Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed and took photos of both exterior gates being locked with a padlock. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Civil Penalty assessed.
Type A
03/03/2026
Section Cited
CCR87303(e)(2)

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87303(e)(2) Faucets used by residents... shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained... to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F... and not more than 120 degrees...

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Licensee stated they will adjust the temperature to be in compliance and send proof of completion to CCLD via email to edward.kim@dss.ca.gov by POC due date March 3, 2026.
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Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the water temperature in the common resident bathroom measure at 122.7 degrees F. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
Lourdes Montoya
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Edward Kim
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/02/2026


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