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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 565802464
Report Date: 03/10/2025
Date Signed: 03/10/2025 03:36:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/10/2025 03:36 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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME:EMBRACING SENIORSFACILITY NUMBER:
565802464
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
TRUPIANO, JOSEPHFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:729 MUIRFIELD AVETELEPHONE:
(805) 422-8441
CITY:SIMI VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93065
CAPACITY: 6TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Regie DulayTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. Upon arrival, the LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Licensee Joseph Tripuano was contacted, but stated they were unable to be onsite for the visit. Joseph Trupiano stated Staff Regie Dulay can sign in their place.  LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
 
LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at approx. 10:55 a.m. Knives and sharp objects are stored in a locked drawer to the left of the sink.  Cleaning supplies were observed kept inaccessible underneath the sink.  Kitchen appliances were observed  to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored at this time. Staff room was located next to the kitchen. It was observed empty and inaccessible at this time.  Dining area was observed to be clean and furniture appeared to be in good condition. Office area is located next to the dining room. LPA observed facility files and medication properly stored inaccessible to residents in care.

There is an attached garage. LPA observed garage to be inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed additional  freezer to store extra perishable food. LPA also observed additional non-perishable supplies, canned goods, PPE, extra incontinent supplies, as well as additional furniture and medical equipment for facility use. Laundry area was located in the garage as well. 

At the time of the visit, the common area furniture's were observed to be in good condition.  A sufficient supply of clean linen and towels were observed stored in the hallway cabinets. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be fully charged and serviced 09/06/2024.
Desaree PereraTELEPHONE: (818) 596-4347
Brian BalisiTELEPHONE: (818) 421-9171
DATE: 03/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: EMBRACING SENIORS
FACILITY NUMBER: 565802464
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2025
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LPA observed four (4) resident bedrooms total. Resident bedrooms were observed furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

All exits have functioning auditory devices and were operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common areas. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture including tables and chairs for resident use. The LPA observed one (1) self-latching gate with clear passageways clear of obstruction. There were no bodies of water noted at the time of the visit.

Records review began at approx. 10:20 a.m. Six (6) resident records were reviewed for, but not limited to: appraisals, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. At approx. 10:45 a.m.  Four (4)  Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All records were observed to be in order at this time. Last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 01/03/2025.

Medications review began at approx. 02:00 p.m. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications were observed to be administered as prescribed at this time.

At approx. 03:00pm, LPA discussed Infection control: Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and sanitation station. At this time, the staff will continue to keep up signs that promotes good hand hygiene and symptoms of a communicable disease. The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of an infectious disease. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate at this time.

The LPA obtained the following documents at the time of visit: LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC9020 Client Roster,  and a copy of the facility’s liability insurance. Interviews were conducted during the visit.

Exit interview conducted, discussed and copy of report issued.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Desaree PereraTELEPHONE: (818) 596-4347
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian BalisiTELEPHONE: (818) 421-9171
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2025
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