| Facility is malodorous. - SUBSTANTIATED
It was reported that facility smells like urine.
On 08/062026 LPA toured the facility and observed the facility to be malodorous.
This allegation is substantiated.
Housekeeping services are inadequate. - SUBSTANTIATED
It was reported that the facility does not have a housekeeper.
On 07/16/2026 LPA toured the facility and found the common areas and resident rooms to be generally clean.
LPA reviewed a NOC cleaning log for common areas which states that all areas are to be cleaned, swept and mopped. LPA reviewed pages from a Housekeeping Binder that outlines which resident rooms are required to be cleaned on each day of the week.
During staff interviews it was learned that during the period after the housekeeper left the AM and PM shift completed light cleaning and the NOC shift completed deep cleaning duties.
Executive Director stated that the housekeeper left employment on June 17, 2026. The facility implemented a cleaning schedule for each shift for care givers to follow. NOC is the slower shift so everyone is responsible for cleaning a certain area. Especially in residents’ rooms if they are smelly or dirty. Kitchen and maintenance staff are assisting. ED stated the facility had just hired a new housekeeper but they had not yet started.
LPA confirmed that a new housekeeper was hired and started on 07/17/2026 and left employment on 08/24/2026. On 08/24/026 LPA was notified that the new housekeeper has left employment with the facility, currently the facility does not have a housekeeper. The current staffing level does not support staff being tasked to clean the facility effectively and also complete their care duties.
It was determined that the facility did not have a housekeeper for approx. 5 weeks. As of 08/24/2026 the facility again does not have a house keeper on staff. This allegation is substantiated.
Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted and the report was provided to Executive Director Grace Hawkins.
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