Valley Guest Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On March 19, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eboni Bentley arrived unannounced for the purposes of conducting a required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA Bentley was greeted and granted entry after stating the reason for the visit to Licensee/Administrator (Admin) Emma Firme, Licensee/Administrator. Emma Firme has an Administrator Certificate which expires on September 25, 2026. The facility is licensed to operate for (6) non-ambulatory, with a Hospice waiver for four (4). The building is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood, which consists of the following: six (6) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, an outdoor covered seating areas, and an attached two car garage. LPA Bentley toured inside and outside of the physical plant with Admin. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected and the facility was observed to be appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Additional linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked and available. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational with water temperatures measured between 115.5 degrees F to 119.6 degrees F. The kitchen was observed clean, all appliances were operational, and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. The fireplace was covered with a screen and secure. CONTINUE TO LIC809-C..... The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. An emergency safety drill was last conducted on March 15, 2026 and are conducted quarterly. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were stored in the garage. The facility has two (2) fire extinguishers that were charged, mounted, and serviced on July 2, 2026. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. A working telephone (714-963-7423) remains available and the facility has a device that can be used for video teleconference purposes. A Technical Violation was provided. LPA Bentley conducted an audit of six (6) resident files (R1-R6), two (2) staff files (S1-S2), and medication and medication administration review were all in order and complete. LPA Bentley conducted six (6) resident interviews and one (1) staff interview. Liability Insurance is effective July 1, 2025, and expires on July 1, 2026. Based on today’s observations, no deficiencies are being cited during the visit, per Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Emma Firme, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 19, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On January 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eboni Bentley arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA Bentley met with Administrator (AD) Emma Firme and explained the reason for the visit. Certification for the administrator was verified with an expiration date of September 25, 2026. The facility is a one story structure located in a residential neighborhood and consists of the following: three (3) private resident bedrooms, one (1) shared resident bedroom, two (2) caregiver bedrooms, 3 bathrooms for residents and staff, living-room, family room, kitchen, dining area, back yard, and garage. Facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory residents and maintains a hospice waiver for four (4). There were six (6) residents in care during today's visit of which four (4) are in hospice. LPA Bentley toured the interior and exterior of the facility with AD Firme and observed the facility to be clean and sanitary. All common areas were inspected including all resident rooms. The residents' bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, sufficient storage space for personal belongings were observed. Bathrooms were found to be operational with the water temperatures measured between 111.3 degrees and 119.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two day supply of perishables and seven day supply of non-perishable food. The fireplace was covered with a screen and secure. Facility maintains two fire extinguishers, one on each side of the building. Both were charged and serviced on July 3, 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. The backyard was clean with sufficient seating and covered shading. The exit gates were both operational and self-closing. No bodies of water were observed. CONTINUED NEXT LIC 809-C PAGE... During the visit, LPA Bentley observed the facility's infection control practices, Dementia plan of operation, and a fire and disaster plan. The last fire drill was conducted on December 7, 2024. A working telephone (714-963-7423) remains available, and the facility has a device that can be used for video teleconference purposes. Emergency water, and additional supplies were stored in the garage. Liability Insurance is effective July 1, 2024 and expires on July 1, 2025. First aid kit is properly maintained and contains all the necessary elements. LPA Bentley conducted an audit of six (6) resident files (R1-R6), three (3) staff files (S1-S3), medication and medication administration review. Two (2) staff interviews and five (5) resident interviews were conducted. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is being cited, per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Emma Firme, and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On today's date, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) LPA Rosie Quiroz and LPA Michael Tea made an unannounced visit on this day for the purpose of conducting an Annual Required-1 year inspection visit. LPAs were greeted by Caregiver 1 and met with Licensee/Administrator (L/AD) Emma Firme and discussed purpose of the visit. The facility is a one story home which consists of: 4 private resident bedrooms, 1 shared resident bedroom, 1 caregiver bedroom, 1 bedroom designated for Administrator Headquarters, 3 bathrooms for residents and staff, living-room, family room, kitchen with dining area, back yard with ample shade and outdoor furniture, garage with operational washer and dryer. The facility is licensed for a capacity of 6 Non-Ambulatory residents, and has a hospice waiver for 4 residents. There is currently (1) one resident currently receiving hospice care services. Administrator Emma Firme has a current Administrator's certificate which expires on 9/25/2024. LPAs along with Administrator Emma Firme toured the interior and exterior of facility. LPAs observed kitchen for proper sanitation and cleanliness. LPAs observed Sharp objects locked and secured in cabinet in kitchen area, and observed toxin substances to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care in locked and secured closet in garage area. The food was observed to meet the minimum requirement of two days perishable and seven days nonperishable food supply for residents in care. Six of six resident bedrooms were observed to have required furnishings including but not limited to: lamp, bed, mattress, night stand and clean linen. LPA Quiroz interacted and interviewed 6 of 6 residents during facility tour. The water temperature in 3 of 3 resident bathrooms were measured to be within normal limits. The Grab bars and non-slip mats were observed in resident bathrooms. Room temperature inside the facility was recorded to be 71 degrees F. The outside grounds were inspected during facility tour, and no bodies of water were observed. No pool available at this facility. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. CONTINUED NEXT LIC 809-C PAGE... CONTINUED...LPAs observed two fire extinguishers mounted and charged in garage area, which were last serviced on 7/06/2023. LPAs observed and tested functional and operational carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. (AD) Emma Firme reports fire drills are conducted quarterly with staff and residents. Last facility fire drill was conducted on March 4,2023. (AD) Emma Firme reported offering the following indoor and outdoor activities at the facility according to weather conditions: "walks in the morning, puzzles, individual reading, painting and one resident loves to quilt." LPA Quiroz reviewed whether the facility is operating within capacity limitations and reviewed repeated violations, no repeated violations assessed. During today's visit, LPAs reviewed six of six resident records, centrally stored medications and three of three personnel files. Resident and personnel files were found to be within Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Based on the observations made during today’s visit; there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was read and reviewed with (L/AD) Emma Firme, and a copy of this report, LIC 858, LIC 859 were provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2024