374602561-8-29-2023-08-AS-RGAZ-CV6QGR-20230829121000

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374602561
Report Date: 08/29/2023
Date Signed: 08/29/2023 12:10:05 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/29/2023 12:10 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
SAN DIEGO RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	CARELIFE HOMES		FACILITY NUMBER:	374602561
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASTILLO, SEVERO		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	9375 SIMMS COURT		TELEPHONE:	(619) 303-0157
CITY:	SPRING VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91977
CAPACITY: 6		CENSUS: 6	DATE:	08/29/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee Grace Calumpong Cosico		TIME COMPLETED:	12:10 PM

NARRATIVE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Riza Alvarez conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Staff Josefina Paraypayan, to whom LPA discussed the purpose of the visit. Licensee Grace [Calumpong] Cosico arrived at the facility shortly.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) developmentally disabled adults, four (4) of whom may be non-ambulatory. During today’s inspection, there was one (1) person in care; five (5) clients were out at day programs.

LPA, accompanied by Co-Administrator Reginald Cosico, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and generally in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 74 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Kitchen sink was 110 F, bathroom #1, #2, and #3 sinks were 111 F.

There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas.

[CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C]

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Riza Gloria Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 1 of 3

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CARELIFE HOMES	FACILITY NUMBER: 374602561
	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023

NARRATIVE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

[CONTINUED FROM LIC 809]

No pools or bodies of water on the premises. Per Co-Administrator R Cosico, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher was serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility.

LPA interviewed staff and client present. LPA interviews did not raise any licensing concerns. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. Files reviewed contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas.

Deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (refer to the attached LIC 809-D page). A Plan of Correction was jointly developed with Licensee Grace Cosico.

LPA provided guidance to Licensee regarding the procedures to request a change of name (now Grace Cosico).

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Grace Cosico, to whom copies of this report, the LIC809-D page, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided at the conclusion of the visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Riza Gloria Alvarez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 3 of 3

Document Has Been Signed on 08/29/2023 12:10 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Riza Gloria Alvarez On 08/29/2023 at 11:39 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: CARELIFE HOMES	FACILITY NUMBER: 374602561
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

80087(a)

Building and Grounds

(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of clients, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) out of six (6) window screens which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will submit to CCLD proof of repair of one (1) window screen, such as receipt of purchase of materials and photos of the repaired window screen.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Denise Powell

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Riza Gloria Alvarez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

Page: 2 of 3