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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435202806
Report Date: 06/12/2024
Date Signed: 06/12/2024 04:38:19 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/12/2024 04:38 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
CENTRAL COAST CR/RES, 2580 N. FIRST STREET, STE. 350
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:MERRILL GARDENS AT GILROYFACILITY NUMBER:
435202806
ADMINISTRATOR:NELSON RODRIGUESFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:7610 ISABELLA WAYTELEPHONE:
(206) 676-5300
CITY:GILROYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95020
CAPACITY:214CENSUS: 144DATE:
06/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Kim GoldenTIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct a case management - deficiencies visit due to a violation observed during a complaint investigation. LPA met with Vice President of Operations, Kim Golden and General Manager Kippie Castronovo.

During a complaint investigation for complaint control number 26-AS-20240524084602, it was found a staff member (S1) was working in the facility without obtaining a criminal record clearance. Based on review of S1's file, S1 started at the facility of 05/17/2023 and ended employment on 05/2024.

LPA reviewed the Department's Guardian Background Check System, which does not show that S1 has a criminal record clearance from the Department.

A deficiency was cited during today’s visit, see LIC 809-D. A civil penalty is being assessed for the amount of $500 ($100 per day x 5 days = $500), for staff (S1) working at the facility without fingerprint clearance. See LIC421M.

This report was reviewed with Vice President of Operations, Kim Golden and General Manager Kippie Castronovo and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sarah YipTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2131
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christine DoloresTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8552
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/12/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/24/2024 10:55 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 06/24/2024 08:51 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CENTRAL COAST CR/RES, 2580 N. FIRST STREET, STE. 350
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: MERRILL GARDENS AT GILROY
FACILITY NUMBER: 435202806

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/13/2024
Section Cited
CCR
87355(e)(1)

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(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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or

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Licensee will submit a written plan regarding the section cited to LPA Dolores via email by POC due date.
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Based on interview and record review the licensee did not obtain a criminal record clearance for staff (S1) prior to S1 starting work which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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: Sarah YipTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2131
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christine DoloresTELEPHONE: (408) 334-8552
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/12/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/12/2024
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