| On 06/09/2026 at 8:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eldin Serrano arrived at the facility, unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA identified himself and met Administrator Regina Chavez and gained access to the facility. LPA informed Administrator Chavez that this visit is being conducted to follow up on the facility's compliance with Health & Safety Code Section 1569.38.
Health & Safety Code 1569.38 requires the licensee to post a written notice and the accusation notice received must be posted in a conspicuous location in the facility and shall remain posted until the deficiencies that gave rise to the accusation notice are resolved. During the tour of the facility on 06/09/2026, LPA observed that the accusation and written notice that the facility received was not posted, as required by law, at the front office window near the main entrance of the facility and inside the facility near the Activity Area, Medication Room and Dining Room.
LPA did a health and safety check. LPA observed two (2) day(s) supply of perishable food and seven (7) day(s) supply of non-perishables food and snacks. LPA observed 10 residents and 3 staff and the administrator. Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
During today's visit, LPA observed and/or administrator Regina Chavez verbally confirmed that:
1.) The accusation notice was not posted at the facility, and the written notice to residents and/or responsible party if any and long term care ombudsman (LTCO) were not sent as required by law since 05/08/2026.
2.) Written notice in at least 14-point type was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility since
05/08/2026.
Administrator was informed that a deficiency will be issued today.
An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC809, LIC809D and Appeal Rights were discussed, and
copies were provided to Administrator Regina Chavez.
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