C & L Home for the Elderly

Allegation investigated: Staff does not safeguard resident's cash resources

On 12/30/25 at 9AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to deliver findings for the above allegation. LPA met with the Care staff, Vincent Catequista explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator (ADM), Joselito Guzman was not available during the time of the visit. LPA spoke via phone and explained the purpose of the visit to ADM, and received verbal permission for Care staff, Vincent Catequista, to sign the report. ADM later arrived at the facility at around 10AM. Report Continued on LIC 9099c... Unsubstantiated Report continued... Allegation: Staff does not safeguard the resident's cash resources- Unsubstantiated During the course of the investigation, it was alleged that staff failed to safeguard the residents’ cash resources. Interviews were conducted with the residents, staff, and Resident 1 (R1) social worker (SW). Facility records were reviewed, including the resident’s cash ledger, receipts, and policies regarding resident finances.The review showed that the residents’ funds were not being maintained by the facility. Interviews from resident 1 (R1), resident 2 (R2), resident 3 (R3), resident 4 (R4), resident 5 (R5), and resident 6 (R6) did not corroborate the allegation, and no evidence was found to indicate misuse, loss, or being handled by facility staff. Based on the information obtained, the allegation that staff do not safeguard the resident’s cash resources is unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 30, 2025 · control 15-AS-20251027124807

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/19/2025 at 1:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with caregiver, Vincent Catequista and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Joselito Guzman was unable to be at the facility and designated caregiver to sign licensing reports. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full. Facility has a 2-day of perishable food supplies available. Hot water temperature was measured at 112.5 degrees F in the kitchen sink. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathrooms. First Aid kit is complete. LPA reviewed 6 residents and 3 staff files starting at 1:50PM. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed a sample of resident's medications during inspection. At 2:30PM, LPA observed incomplete resident files for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. Details of the missing documents were given to facility staff. At 3:25PM, LPA observed S2 and S3 does not have current annual training. At 3:30PM, LPA observed S1 did not have TB test and health screen on file. At 3:35PM, LPA observed S1 did not have first aid training on file. (Continue on LIC809C...) At 3:45PM, LPA observed facility did not conduct disaster drills quarterly or every three months. At 4:00PM, LPA observed unlocked knives in the kitchen and unlocked laundry detergents in the laundry room. Staff locked up the knives and laundry detergents during inspection. At 4:10PM, LPA observed facility does not have sufficient non-perishable foods at the facility for 6 residents. At 5:10PM, LPA observed R6's Medication Administration Record (MAR) has medication, Hydrochlorothiazide listed and last given on 11/19/2025. However, this medication was not in the bubble pack. Centrally stored medication records indicated last start date for this medication was on 9/1/2025. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, civil penalties, and appeal rights was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2025

The state marks this report as 15 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 8. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 12/03/2024 at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Continuation Inspection. LPAs met with Care Staff, Vincent Catequista, and explained the purpose of the visit. Care Staff phoned the Administrator who gave authorization through the phone to have staff sign. LPAs toured facility with Vincent Catequista including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was purchased on 11/12/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete. LPAs reviewed 4 residents records. LPAs reviewed 4 staff records. LPAs reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 12/11/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:00 AM, LPAs observed that R1, R2, R3, and R4 did not have all the documents in the file. At 10:30 AM LPAs observed that S4 does not have a CPR Certificate on file. At 10:50 AM, LPAs observed that the water temperature is measured at 98.3 degrees Fahrenheit at the shared bathroom. At 10:35 AM, LPAs observed knives and cleaning chemicals found unlocked and accessible to residents in the kitchen. At 11:05 AM, LPAs observed medication and paint found unlocked and accessible to residents in the bathroom. At 11:00 AM LPAs observed items such as bed spring, bed frame, bikes, cardboard, headboard, crates, and etc., in the side backyard. Continue to LIC 809-C... Continue from LIC 809-C... At 11:30, LPAs observed in Room #2 having half bed rail with no doctor's order for R4. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Care Staff. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 3, 2024

The state marks this report as 10 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 8. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/06/2024 at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P. Manalo and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Care Staff, Vincent Catequista and explained the purpose of the visit. Vincent phoned the Administrator (ADM) Joselito Guzman to inform the purpose of the visit and got verbal consent that staff can sign the report. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) all may be non-ambulatory and approved for two (2) hospice waiver . Due to time, LPAs will return at another date to complete the annual inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2024