Heritage Living

Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks

On 04/13/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived at the facility for an unannounced case management visit to conduct a health and safety check on the residents in care. LPA met with staff Rajwinder Kaur, discussed the purpose of the visit and was permitted entry into the facility. Licensee/Administrator Tina Malhi and Assistant Administrator Sharnpreet "Pree" Malhi was called and arrived shortly. This case management visit is being conducted for an incident report received by the Department on 04/08/26 for the R1 where incident occurred on 04/04/26. LPA toured the facility with Licensee. The residents were observed in the common area and sleeping in their bedrooms. Facility appeared to be clean with no obstruction. Facility was observed to have operating and functioning electricity during inspection. The food pantry was observed locked. Food supply was checked and appeared to have an adequate supply in facility pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. LPA received copies of R1’s file. The information provided will be reviewed; a follow up case management will be conducted if necessary. A deficiency is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit interview completed. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 13, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87468(a)(6) · Plan of correction due date: Apr 14, 2026

87468(a)(6) To make choices concerning their daily lives in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews conducted, the hall food pantry was locked, which poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Staff immediately unlock food pantry. POC cleared during visit.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/20/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met staff (S1) Simarjeet Kaur. Licensee/ Administrator (L1) Tina Malhi was called. L1 Tina Malhi and Assistant Administrator Sharnpreet "Pree" Malhi arrived shortly. All ten residents were present during inspection. LPA toured facility with L1. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Sharps observed locked in kitchen drawers. Fire extinguisher was observed with a purchased date of: 5/20/25. Medications were observed locked under kitchen counter. MARs were reviewed and medications were checked. Chemicals were observed locked under kitchen sink and in the office. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature observed maintained at 41 degrees F and freezer temperature was maintained at 0 degrees F. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lightning. Extra linens and towels were observed. The bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid mats and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested at 114.7 degrees F in bathroom 1, 105.5 and 105 degrees F in bathroom 2, and at 111.1 degrees F in master bathroom. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. Sample of staff and half of the residents’ files were reviewed and observed to have the required documents. No deficiency cited during visit. Exit Interview conducted. The requested documents are to be submitted to the department by 03/26/26: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, and current liability insurance. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 20, 2026

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Case Management - Licensee Initiated

On 06/25/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived announced to conduct a pre-licensing inspection for the change of status/increase in capacity inspection. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Tina Malhi. LPA introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside with Licensee. The department received the fire clearance which was granted by Kern County Fire Department. Fire clearance was granted for an additional 4 non-ambulatory resident to occupy the dwelling for a total of 10 capacity. The department has found room 1 is 13 feet by 15, room 2 is 13 feet by 15 feet, and room 5 is 10 feet by 11 feet is ready for increase for 2 residents to be occupant in each room at the facility for a total of 10 capacity. The department observed room 1, room 2, and room 5 to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. An exit interview was conducted. The department will send Licensee new license via mail. A copy of this report was provided to Licensee, whose signature confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 25, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/26/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met staff (S1) Simarjeet Kaur. Licensee/ Administrator (L1) Tina Malhi was called and arrived shortly. Designee Lorena Malhi and Assistant Administrator Sharnpreet "Pree" Malhi later arrived during tour. Five residents were present during inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Sharps observed locked in kitchen drawers. Fire extinguisher was observed with a purchased date of: 4/18/24. At approximately 10:25AM, LPA, L1, designee, and S1 observed food pantry by the front door locked. Medications were observed locked under kitchen counter. MARs were reviewed and medications were checked. Chemicals were observed locked under kitchen sink. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature observed maintained at 30 degrees F and freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F. Cleaning supplies were observed locked in laundry room. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lightening. Extra linens were observed. The bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid mat and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested at 119.3 degrees F in bathroom 1, range at 120 degrees F in bathroom 2, and at 117.1 and 116.3 degrees F in master bathroom. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. Sample of staff and half of the residents’ files were reviewed and observed to have the required documents. Residents' cash resource was audit and reviewed. A deficiency is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The requested documents are to be submitted to the department by 04/01/25: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, and current Administrator Certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 26, 2025

Allegation investigated: Staff do not allow resident to have visitors while in care. Staff do not allow resident to leave the facility while in care.

On 10/03/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to deliver findings on the above allegations. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Assistant Administrator Sharnpreet "Pree" Malhi. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, and records were reviewed. The resident has not have any visitors that were denied visitation. The resident is not able to leave the facility unassisted without consent from conservator and have left the facility on multiple occasions with conservator. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Assistant Administrator. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240919154359

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/29/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met Licensee/ Administrator Tina Malhi. All five residents were present during inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Sharps observed locked in kitchen drawers. Fire extinguisher was observed with a purchased date of: 4/18/24.Medications were observed locked under kitchen counter. MARs were reviewed. Chemicals were observed under kitchen sink unlock. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature observed maintained at 40 degrees F and freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F. Cleaning supplies were observed locked in laundry room. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lightening. Extra linens were observed. The bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid mat and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested range at 105.2 and 105.1 degree F in the bathroom 1, and range at 112.5 and 111.3 degrees F in master bathroom.Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. Sample of staff and all residents’ files were reviewed and observed to have the required documents. A deficiency is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The requested documents are to be submitted to the department by 05/05/24: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, and current Administrator Certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.