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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336400954
Report Date: 02/24/2025
Date Signed: 02/24/2025 01:01:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/24/2025 01:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE ASC, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
FACILITY NAME:ATRIA PALM DESERTFACILITY NUMBER:
336400954
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FLORES, DENISEFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:44300 SAN PASCUAL AVETELEPHONE:
(760) 773-3772
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY: 154CENSUS: DATE:
02/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Executive Director- Cheree EscandelTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On 02/24/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Executive Director Cheree Escandel who was informed of the purpose of the visit. During the annual visit, LPA was informed that sixty seven (67) clients live at this facility. There are thirty-eight (38) staff members that work at the facility. The Executive Director, Cheree Escandel conducted and completed the facility tour.

LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and furniture in the facility was in good repair. The facility is maintained at 75 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. The facility has two (2) Laundry rooms. There is a locked cabinet for storing laundry soap and other chemicals. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There are zero (0) fireplaces at this facility. There is a secured and gated pool at the facility. LPA observed emergency supplies and first aid with the required components.

LPA reviewed six (6) resident files. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, and personal rights notification.

LPA reviewed six (6) staff files. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. The Executive Director, Cheree Escandel certificate is renewed dated on 01/16/2026.


SUPERVISORS NAME: Tricia Danielson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Debbie Palacios
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/24/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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
RIVERSIDE ASC, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
FACILITY NAME: ATRIA PALM DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 336400954
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2025
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LPA toured the facility restaurant and kitchen. LPA observed that Food prep areas were clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for sharps in the kitchen. The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately.

LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. Facility conducts the Emergency Fire Drill on a monthly basis; last Emergency drill was conducted on 02/10/25. The Annual Exit/Emergency Lightning Service Maintenance was conducted on 01/14/25.

During today's visit, LPA did not observe any immediate violations or concerns. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tricia Danielson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Debbie Palacios
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2025
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