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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374604502
Report Date: 03/17/2025
Date Signed: 03/18/2025 08:31:26 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/18/2025 08:31 AM - 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:EL AMOROSO HOME IVFACILITY NUMBER:
374604502
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
BARNES, BOOTSFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:11172 CALLE DARIOTELEPHONE:
(858) 265-6265
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92126
CAPACITY: 4CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/17/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Staff, Charito LlanosTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and allowed entry into the facility by Staff, Charito Llanos. LPA spoke with House Manager, Juna Barlis via telephone while at the facility.

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of four (4) clients; two (2) ambulatory and two (2) non-ambulatory. This facility does not feature a secured perimeter or delayed egress doors.

LPA, accompanied by licensee’s staff, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, 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. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients measured at 105 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. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the licensee's staff, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detector, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher was serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit needed gauze and a current First Aid Manual. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client files. The reviewed files did not contain required documents. Staff's First Aid expired January 2025, disaster drills are not conducted, the last fire drill was on 05/18/23, a client has a helmet but no exception on file, Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Record is not being completed, Annual disaster training not conducted, last disaster training was 01/19/22, clients physician orders on file for medications but not signed by physician, the IPP and/or Needs and Service Plans are more than one year old, and a client needs an updated physician's report to reflect correct ambulatory status. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. The facility has a camera installed in the common area. Per staff, the camera is inoperable and not connected.

Deficiencies were observed and cited during today's annual inspection. Along with Technical Advisories. An exit interview was conducted with Staff, Charito Llanos, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Robyn Clark
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Natasha Persaud
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/17/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Natasha Persaud On 03/17/2025 at 01:09 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EL AMOROSO HOME IV

FACILITY NUMBER: 374604502

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/17/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1565(c)
(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of individuals served by the facility is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for individuals served by the facility to participate in a drill, it shall not require that participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and, if applicable, the names of staff participating in the drill.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 (C1-C4) clients which poses a potential health and, safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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House Manager, Juna Barlis stated they will conduct a disaster drill and provide proof by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1565(b)
If a facility employs staff, the facility shall provide training on the plan to each staff member upon hire and annually thereafter. The training shall include staff responsibilities during an emergency or disaster.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff (S1-S3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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House Manager, Juna Barlis stated training will be conducted and proof provided by PUC 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:Robyn Clark
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Natasha Persaud
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025


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Created By: Natasha Persaud On 03/17/2025 at 01:23 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: EL AMOROSO HOME IV

FACILITY NUMBER: 374604502

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/17/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80072(a)(8)(F)
Protective devices including, but not limited to, helmets, elbow guards, and mittens which do not prohibit a client's mobility but rather protect the client from self-injurious behavior are not to be considered restraining devices for the purpose of this regulation. Protective devices may be used if they are approved in advance by the licensing agency as specified below.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 clients (C3) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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House Manager, Juna Barlis stated the client had an exception at the prior facility and was not aware it was also needed for this facility. House Manager agreed to submit required documentation for a helmet exception by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
80075(f)
Health Related Services. Staff responsible for providing direct care and supervision shall receive training in first aid from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff (S1) which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/14/2025
Plan of Correction
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House Manager stated proof of first aid training will be submitted 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:Robyn Clark
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Natasha Persaud
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/17/2025


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