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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306006369
Report Date: 05/29/2026
Date Signed: 05/29/2026 11:09:17 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:HILLS OF GOWDY, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
306006369
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SO, BRYANTFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:23981 GOWDY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 430-7672
CITY:LAKE FORESTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92630
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 4DATE:
05/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Spoke with Administrator Eleazor "Eli" Cuyson via phoneTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:20 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit for a Case Management Deficiencies Visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff at 8am. LPA spoke with Administrator Eli Cuyson regarding the purpose of the visit.

LPA toured the facility and observed the Department's Legal Accusation with legal proceedings was not posted in a prominent place within the ten days of Licensee notification. LPA contacted families of five of five residents who confirmed they were not notified of the legal proceedings by the Department. LPA spoke with Administrator on Friday, May 15th, regarding the requirement to post legal proceedings in a prominent place and to notify families by the tenth day. Civil penalties will be assessed.

LPA interviewed two of two staff members and one family member and staff were not paid as of 5/28/2026. Staff were to be paid on the 7th and 22nd of each month. Two of two staff members shared they have given resignation for non-payment. Civil Penalties for Finances will be assessed.

Upon touring the facility, utilities remained on and there were two-days of perishable items and seven days of non-perishable items on hand. Facility appliances were in working order. The facility was clean and no odors were detected. The hot water temperatures range between 105.9 to 107.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Three of four residents were resting comfortably at time of visit and one resident was being bathed by home health.
The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.
Total Civil Penalties assessed is $1250. An exit interview was conducted with Staff #2 for Administrator Eli Cuyson and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the 809-D, LIC 421IMs and Appeal Rights.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Alisa Ortiz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: RoseMarie Ruppert
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/29/2026
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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Created By: RoseMarie Ruppert On 05/29/2026 at 09:31 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: HILLS OF GOWDY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006369

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/30/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1569.38(b)(1)

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§1569.38. Posting of licensing reports; disclosure to new residents. (b) A licensed residential care facility for the elderly shall provide written notice to a resident, the resident’s responsible party, if any, and the local long-term care ombudsman, within 10 days from the occurrence of either of the
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Licensee was notified on 5/15/2026 of posting requirements by the 10th day which was May 18th and was instructed to inform Responsible Parties by this date. LPA contacted five of five resident families to notify families of legal proceedings.
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(cont'd) following events: (1) The department commences proceedings to suspend or revoke the license of the facility pursuant to Section 1569.50. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED.

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Type A
05/30/2026
Section Cited
HSC1569.38(e)

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§1569.38 (e) Upon providing the notice described in subdivision (b), the licensed residential care facility shall also post a written notice, in at least 14-point type, in a conspicuous location in the facility, that may include where the mail boxes are located, where the facility license
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Licensee was notified on 5/15/2026 of posting requirements by the 10th day which was May 18th. LPA printed Accusation report for facility staff to post ASAP on front door bulletin board.
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(cont'd) is posted, or any other easily accessible location in the facility. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED.
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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.
Alisa Ortiz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
RoseMarie Ruppert
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/29/2026


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Created By: RoseMarie Ruppert On 05/29/2026 at 09:51 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: HILLS OF GOWDY, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006369

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/30/2026
Section Cited
CCR
87213

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87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records...This req is not met as evidenced by
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The Licensee to submit a financial plan to ensure that staff receive their pay that is due, and for pay periods moving forward. The financial plan shall bere- submitted via email or fax by POC date.
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Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not ensure employees are receiving their paychecks timely or the full amount. This poses an immediate health and safety risk for persons in care.
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED
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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.
Alisa Ortiz
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
RoseMarie Ruppert
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/29/2026


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