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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306090049
Report Date: 02/25/2025
Date Signed: 02/25/2025 04:32:43 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
CCLD Regional Office, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:GRACE RETIREMENT VILLAGEFACILITY NUMBER:
306090049
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MICHELLE SONGFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:1100 E. WHITTIER BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 694-6515
CITY:LA HABRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90631
CAPACITY: 340CENSUS: 112DATE:
02/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:23 AM
MET WITH:Michelle SongTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:47 PM
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This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of conducting a Required – 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Michelle Song and discussed the purpose of the inspection.

LPA reviewed Infection Control requirements. At about 10:45AM, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, and medication room and observed the following: Structure: this is a large commercial facility. Facility is a 170-bedroom, 180-bathroom, 3 story building. There is 1 large patio with patio covers for the residents. Resident Bedrooms: the 10 resident bedrooms inspected are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Furniture for 10 resident bedrooms inspected. Bathrooms: the bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested between 105 degrees F and 114 degrees in the 10 resident bathrooms inspected. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: reviewed. Food Service: LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food is available as required by regulations. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: observed. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washers, and dryers inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the storage rooms. Medication room: observed to be locked. First-Aid Kit and Activity Supplies: observed and available. The facility’s licensing fees have not been paid and are due today. At about 12:00PM, LPA reviewed 10 resident files and 10 staff files, interviewed 5 residents and 5 staff, and inspected medications for 10 residents. Facility does not handle resident money.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Armando J Lucero
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sean Haddad
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/25/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Sean Haddad On 02/25/2025 at 04:08 PM
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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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: GRACE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306090049

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87355(e)(3)
Criminal Record Clearance
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on Guardian records and interview, S1 is background cleared but is not associated to the facility and has been working at the facility for a long time, which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/11/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee stated they will associate S1 to the facility and submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87465(a)(1)
Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services
(1) The licensee shall arrange, or assist in arranging, for medical and dental care appropriate to the conditions and needs of residents.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on documents, the facility has been allowing R1 to store and administer their own medications, but R1's physician's report indicates R1 is not able to store or administer their own medications, which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/11/2025
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Licensee stated they will immediately begin handling R1's medications, will review all residents who handle their own medications to ensure they are able to do so, and will submit an updated list of all residents handling their own medications along with their physician's reports to LPA by POC due date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Armando J Lucero
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sean Haddad
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/25/2025


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Created By: Sean Haddad On 02/25/2025 at 04:13 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: GRACE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306090049

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87303(a)

87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the facility's fire extinguishers have not been inspected since 2023, which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED.
POC Due Date: 03/11/2025
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Licensee stated they will service or purchase new fire extinguishers and submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Armando J Lucero
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sean Haddad
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/25/2025


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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
CCLD Regional Office, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GRACE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306090049
VISIT DATE: 02/25/2025
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During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: based on Guardian records and interview, Staff #1 (S1) is background cleared but is not associated to the facility and has been working at the facility for a long time; based on documents, the facility has been allowing Resident #1 (R1) to store and administer their own medications, but R1's physician's report indicates R1 is not able to store or administer their own medications; and based on observation, the facility's fire extinguishers have not been inspected since 2023.

Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. Civil penalties for repeat violations are being assessed. See LIC421FC. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Armando J Lucero
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sean Haddad
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/25/2025
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