A Helping Hand Home Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/23/2026 at 10:05 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios arrived to the above mention facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the administrator designee Alexis Rosales and shortly after met with Administrator Shawn Lakhanpal. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. This is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with an approved fire clearance for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident for a total capacity of six (6). LPA initiated a physical plant tour at approximately 10:15 a.m., and the following was observed: At entry LPA observed a table with a sign in sheet for guest and visitors. The facility has a small office space where they store personnel records and facility records in a locked filing cabinet. Kitchen: The kitchen was clean an clear of clutter. LPA observed an adequate two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non perishable supply of food. LPA observed medication and resident records locked in cabinets by the kitchen. In the medication cabinet LPA observed a fully stocked first aid kit with manual. Knives were observed locked in kitchen drawer. Cleaning products under the sink cabinet were locked an inaccessible to residents. The facility has a fully charged fire extinguisher. Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for resident use. Two (2) bedrooms are for private use and two (2) bedrooms are shared. Exit doors had audible alarms that were on and functioning properly. Resident bedrooms were adequately furnished. All rooms had sufficient lighting. (Continued on 809-C) Bathrooms: The facility has three (3) bathrooms. All bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, and non-skid strips. The hot water delivered in two (2) bathrooms measured between 118.9 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining room areas, which were equipped with living room furniture, a television, table, and chairs. The dining room table is large enough to accommodate up to six (6) residents. There were no tripping hazards observed. The smoke detectors are hard wired and inter-connected. The administrator tested the smoke detectors at 10:55 a.m., and they were observed operational. The carbon monoxide detector is functional and installed in the hallway by the bedrooms. Garage and Laundry: The laundry is located in the locked garage that has an entrance from the outside of the facility. Surrounding Grounds: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home were clear of obstruction. The backyard of the facility has a shaded area with backyard furniture for residents. The facility has a locked shed for storage. Due to rain the facility had part of their fence come down. The administrator stated he will have it fixed in one week and will send an picture to LPA when completed. There are no bodies of water. Staff and Resident Records: From 11:18 a.m. to 1:06 p.m., LPA reviewed six (6) resident and four (4) staff records. Records were reviewed for compliance with licensing forms and to ensure they were up to date and complete. LPA with the assistance of the administrator designee reviewed centrally stored medication and medication records. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 there were no deficiency observed during today visits. Exit interview conducted. Copy of the report issuedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 23, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/19/2025 at 1:00 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted an unannounced annual visit and was greeted by the Administrator, Shawn Lakhanpal. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. The Administrator stated there are no residents living at the facility. LPA Rios toured the facility and did not observe residents in the facility. LPA accompanied by Administrator began the physical plant tour of the facility inside and out at 1:04 p.m. LPA toured four (4) resident bedrooms of which two may be shared and observed all resident bedrooms were furnished with a bed, linens, lamp, night stand, and chair. LPA observed the common areas such as the dining room and living room clean and clear of clutter. The furniture in the facility was observed clean and in good repair. LPA observed a cabinet that is able to lock that will store residents' records and medications. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in kitchen area. The facility has a first aid kit with manual. LPA observed the administrator test smoke detectors that are interconnected and a carbon monoxide detector at approximately 1:05 p.m. LPA observed the detectors were operable. The facility has three (3) bathrooms accessible to residents and were observed to have toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels. LPA measured the hot water temperature at 1:24 p.m. in one bathroom and it read 116.4 degrees Fahrenheit, within regulation. LPA's tour of the backyard and side yard, observed there is shaded area for clients with patio furniture. Passageways were clear of hazards. LPA reviewed the administrator's certificate and 1st aid /CPR certification. Review revealed administrator certification is active and current. There were no deficiencies observed at this time. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 19, 2025

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 02/09/2024 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Casillas conducted an announced Pre-Licensing Inspection with the Administrator Shawn Lakhanpal. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on June 05, 2023. A fire clearance was approved on November 07, 2023, for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident for a total capacity of six (6). The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that it maintains compliance under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The Component III presentation was conducted from 10:05 am until 12:00 pm with Administrator. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 12:00 pm and the following was observed: KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven and sink. There was an adequate supply of nonperishable food and dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). Knives will be locked in a cabinet in the kitchen area. BEDROOMS: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for resident use. Two (2) rooms are designated to be private rooms. Two (2) bedrooms will be shared. Bedroom #1 has a direct exit and will be for non-ambulatory and a bedridden resident. Bedroom #4 has a direct exit and will be used for a non-ambulatory resident. The applicant furnished the resident bedrooms with beds, night stands, chairs, dressers, bedding and linen. All rooms had sufficient lighting. Continued on 809-C BATHROOMS: The facility has three (3) bathrooms. All bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, and non-skid strips. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured 110.8 degrees F. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room areas, which were equipped with living room furniture, a television, table, and chairs. The dining room table is large enough to accommodate up to six (6) residents. There is a fireplace with a metal barrier. No fireplace tools or fixtures present. There were no visible immediate hazards. The smoke alarms are hard wired and inter-connected. The carbon monoxide detector is functional and installed in the entrance. The facility has one fire extinguisher that was fully charged on 10/03/2023. It is located in the kitchen. . LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located in the locked garage. Cleaning detergents and supplies are locked in a cabinet in the garage. MEDICATIONS: Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. STAFF/RESIDENT RECORDS: Staff and resident records will be stored in a locked cabinet, located in the entrance. The applicant was advised to ensure that resident and staff records will be accessible to the licensing agency upon request or during inspection. Facility will have awake staff. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home were clear of obstruction. The backyard of the facility has a patio and backyard furniture. The facility backyard has sufficient yard space to accommodate outdoor activities. There is no swimming pool or bodies of water. Exit Interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 9, 2024

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Shawn Lakhanpal, Applicant Administartor Interview Method: Telephone interview On December 12, 2023 at 9:39 AM, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readiness Exit interview conducted with Applicant/Administrator. Report sent via email and informed to return sign copy to CAB by end of business day today.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2023