Pasadena Assisted Living

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elena Mallett and Bonnie Tao conducted an announced pre-licensing visit on 01/30/2026 with Applicants Armen Minshull and Artoor Minassi. The fire clearance is approved for six (6) residents, ages 60 and over and six (6) can be non-ambulatory. The applicant has submitted a request for 6 hospice waivers to the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB). Administrator certificate is current and the expiration date is 05/01/26. Currently, no resident is residing at the facility. Infection Control: The licensee has developed an Infection Control Plan and designated a lead staff to conduct training. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and will provide on-going training to staff on infection control. Operational Requirements: The facility has a dementia care plan to accept or retain residents with dementia. The audio device at the exit for resident safety was observed to be operable. Structure/Physical Plant: The facility is a single-story home in the residential area of Pasadena. It consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, an open living room, dining room area, laundry room, a kitchen, four (4) full resident bathrooms and (1/2) one half bathroom for guests and staff. The home is well-maintained and passageway is free of obstruction. Bedroom room #1 and Bedrooms #2 are private rooms for non-ambulatory residents. Bedrooms #3 and #4 are shared rooms for non-ambulatory residents. (- continued in LIC 809C-) All rooms were observed to have the required furnishings and in compliance. Common areas have night lights. Bathrooms have non-skid mats in the shower area and grab bars. The backyard has a shaded area with 2 tables and chairs sufficient for number of residents. The backyard is free of obstructions and debris and has a ramp to assist residents. Residents’ rooms have adequate lighting, the required bedroom furniture and in compliance. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were observed. No swimming pool or bodies of water are on the premises. The toilets were functioning properly and the hot water temperature was measured in the range of 109-110.5 degrees F which is within the Title 22 requirements. The outside side gate has a latch and is able to open from the outside. Facility has an operable smoke detectors in each room and two in the living room. Two carbon monoxide detectors were located near resident rooms. A fully charged fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall near the kitchen. Knives, sharps, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked and inaccessible to residents. No firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The facility has an auditory device on each exit door. Food Service: Two days of perishable and seven days of non-perishable food are observed. The food is stored separate from cleaners, poisons and toxins. The kitchen kept clean and sanitary. The appliances were all observed to be operable to prepare and store food. Sufficient amount of tableware, dishes, and utensils are observed. There are two refrigerators that are both maintained at 40 degrees F or below and the freezer at 0 degrees F or below. Staff and Residents files: Staff / Residents files and medication will be stored in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. Planned Activities: The facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. A list of planned activities was provided and supplies for activities are observed. Incidental Medical and Dental: Medications will be centrally stored and locked inside a cabinet in the laundry room. The first aid kit was observed to contain all the required supplies along with the current first aid manual. (continued in LIC 809C) Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan posted with contact numbers and at least two (2) relocation sites. There was emergency food, water and lights observed. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility will accept and retain residents with dementia and/or hospice. The facility phone is operable. All required postings were observed . Exit: No issues were observed during the visit. Component III was conducted with the applicants. Liability insurance shall be secured upon licensure. An exit conference was completed with applicants Artoor Minassi and Armen Minshull. A copy of LIC 809 has been furnished to applicant. LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application they has been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst who assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 30, 2026

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Art Minassi (Licensee), Armen Minshull (Administrator) Interview Method: Virtual interview On 1/20/26, applicant and administrator participated in the COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and 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. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB manager 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 readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 20, 2026