Solace Senior Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On October 10, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Omega Ferrer about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD later arrived to assist with the inspection. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located next to the front door. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Omega Ferrer, which expires on December 4, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, one of which may be bedridden, and six may be on hospice. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of six non-ambulatory residents in care, two of which are on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single-story home. There are a total of five bedrooms, four of which are private resident rooms, and one is a shared bedroom. AD reported that staff work overnight awake shifts. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of two resident bathrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 112.2 and 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued on LIC 809-C. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in the kitchen drawers, inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on January 10, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the hallway. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the dining room. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were locked in a kitchen cabinet and toxins were observed to be locked below the sink, inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading attached to the home, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two self-latching and self-closing gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. There is a locked shed for storage. During this visit, six resident files and three staff files were reviewed. LPA reviewed residents’ medication records and two resident interviews were conducted. During the medication records review, LPA observed that Resident #5's bubble pack contained one medication that was already dispensed in the pill box, but it was still in the bubble pack. Based on today's observations, a deficiency being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Omega Ferrer. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 10, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On November 1 2024, at 2:01pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver (CG) Cristina Kamijima. House Care Manager (HCM) Omega Ferrer arrived at the facility around 2:20pm. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) nonambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be bedridden, and have a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility is a single story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: six (6) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, an outdoor covered seating area, and an attached two car garage. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant with HCM Ferrer. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. The Resident’s rooms were inspected: Resident Room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, and Resident Room 4. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational. The water temperature measured at 118.0 degrees F to 119.8 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food available and maintained properly. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices, plan of operation, and screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. A working telephone (949-215-1945) remains available. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies were stored in the kitchen. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that was charged, mounted in the kitchen, and serviced on January 26, 2024. Liability Insurance is effective 10/17/2024 and expires on 10/17/2025. LPA Kim conducted an audit of five (5) resident files (R1-R5), four (4) staff files (S1-S4), and medication and medication administration record. LPA Kim conducted one (1) staff interview and two (2) resident interviews. A deficiency was cited during this visit as per Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to House Care Manager Omega Ferrer.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 1, 2024