Downey Christian Home

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Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted the annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA met Caregiver Estafany Sanchez at approximately 11:45 AM and explained reason for visit. Assistant Administrator Thomas Trice arrived shortly. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Downey, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, 2 bathrooms (1 is designated for staff), 3 client bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, detached garage, front yard, and backyard with shaded patio. LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each resident bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. Extra linen was observed in hallway storage cabinet. The Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout the facility and are properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in kitchen area. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances were observed to be inaccessible in a locked cabinet in laundry area knives were locked under kitchen sink. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Facility was observed to have sufficient supply of 7 days non-perishable foods. Facility did not have enough 2-day perishable foods for six (6) residents. LPA observed resident’s medication was not locked in refrigerator. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The resident bathrooms have the required grabs bars and non-skid mats. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents in backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. SEE LIC 809C Four (4) staff files were reviewed and included criminal clearance record, and health screening with TB. Six (6) resident files were reviewed and included physician reports and appraisal needs and service plan. Fire/earthquake drill was conducted in September of, 2025. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in living room. LPA reviewed medications for four (4) residents, and they are being administered as prescribed by the physician. Mar log is being used. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there was deficiencies observed during the visit (Refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview held and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 13, 2025

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted a pre-licensing visit. LPA met with applicant Administrator Liza Trice. An intial application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCL) for an Residential Facility for the Elderly age range 60 and over. Approved for six (6) non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver granted for five (5). The physical plant was toured with Administrator Liza. The following areas were inspected during the tour of the physical plant with Administrator Liza: Common areas, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, three (3) shared resident bedrooms, two (2) restrooms, staff office, family room, front yard, and backyard. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture with sufficient closet space. Restrooms were clean, toilets and water faucets worked properly and included all functional fixtures such as secure grab bars. Shower were free of mold/mildew and non-skid mat in place. Water temperature was measured in restroom #1 at 106.8 degrees F and restroom #2 measured at 106.3 degrees F. which meets Title 22 Regulations. A locked storage area for central storage of medication were observed. The walls, ceilings, floors, and areas around the facility were clean and in good repair. Fire extinguisher was observed in the facility. All appliances in kitchen were observed to be clean and operational. The sharp knives are in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were observed throughout the facility and operable. Doors, exits, hallways, and passageways were clear and free of obstruction. The backyard has a shaded area. The home does not have a pool or any large bodies of water. All necessary postings were observed to be posted in appropriate places. A current disaster and mass casualty plan is maintained at the facility. An operating telephone was observed on the premises, which is easily accessible and available for resident use. First aid kit were observed which included all required supplies. (Continued LIC 809-C) No outstanding or pending items were observed by LPA requiring additional pre-licensing visits. LPA will notify the assigned Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) Analyst of the completed pre-licensing facility evaluation visit conducted, which included the Component III Orientation. Per Administrator Liza the insurance company will not provide Liability Insurance until licensed. LPA Reyes advised Administrator Liza once Liability Insurance is obtained to forward document to CAB analyst. LPA Reyes informed Administrator Liza that once licensed facility is required to have a current Liability Insurance document or will be subjected to citation. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Lizathe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 1, 2024