We Care Senior Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On April 27, 2026, 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) Cheryl Sansano 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 near the front door. LPA observed that Cheryl Sansano has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on June 19, 2027. 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 a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of five non-ambulatory residents in care, three of which are on hospice, and one is bedridden. The facility is a two story home. There are a total of six bedrooms, two of which are private resident bedrooms, two are shared bedrooms, and two staff bedrooms. 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. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of three bathrooms, two are for residents and one is for staff. Continued on LIC 809-C. 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 112.1 and 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in a kitchen sink and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on May 4, 2025. LPA observed all the required postings near the front entrance of the facility. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on April 13, 2026. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the garage. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the living room, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture, however, there was no shading. The grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There is one gate in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, six resident files and two staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and one resident interview was conducted. The facility has valid liability insurance that expires on September 19, 2026. Based on today's observations, there are deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator. 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, Apr 27, 2026

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

On May 20, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management Deficiencies visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by caregiving staff after explaining the purpose for today's visit. Administrator (AD) Cheryl Sansano was notified via telephone but could not arrive to assist with today's inspection. On the annual inspection conducted on April 28, 2025, the hot water temperature in resident bathrooms measured between 125.7 and 128.4 degrees Fahrenheit. On today's visit, LPA tested the hot water temperature in resident bathrooms which measured between 106.1 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The previous citation was cleared at time of visit. An exit interview was conducted with an authorized facility representative and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 23, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Cheryl Sansano was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Administrator Cheryl Sansano has a valid Administrator certificate on June 19, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which one may be bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a two story home with four resident bedrooms, two of which are shared, two shared resident bathrooms, two staff bedrooms, one staff bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed five residents in care, one of which is on hospice, and three staff present. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms and in common areas. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the four resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed residents bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the two shared resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms were clean. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 125.7 and 128.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The second story of the facility has two staff bedrooms and one staff bathroom. LPA observed the second floor of the facility to be for staff use only and off limits to residents in care. LPA observed staff bedrooms to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. CONTINUED ON 809-C LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed the four burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be mounted on the wall by the kitchen and it was observed to be charged and up to date on service. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 15, 2025. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked cabinet by the kitchen. LPA observed the facility has a First Aid Kit stored in the locked cabinet and it had all the required components. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage and laundry. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet in the garage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply to be stored in the garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. The exterior portion was observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. LPA observed the perimeter gate on the north side of the facility to be self latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all five resident files. LPA observed the facility did not have a Pre-Admission Appraisal on file for Resident #1, Resident #3, and Resident #4. LPA observed the facility did not have a Reappraisal on file for Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #4. LPA observed the Reappraisal on file for Resident #5 to be outdated. LPA reviewed residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed four staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 809-Ds. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Cheryl Sansano. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 28, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine De Perio and LPA Faith La conducted an unannounced required annual inspection LPA De Perio explained reason for visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted facility administrator (AD) Cheryl Sansano about visit. The PUB475 "See Something, Say Something" poster was observed to be posted at the entrance of the facility. LPAs observed the Administrator's Certificate for Cheryl Sansano, which expired on 6/19/23, however provided proof to LPAs that a renewal application was submitted on 2/23/23, and is pending. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Sansano. The facility is a two level structure and is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden, and 6 hospice. For this visit, there are a total of 5 residents in care, of which none are on hospice, and 1 bedridden. For the first level, there are are a total of 4 bedrooms, of which 2 are private resident rooms, and 2 are shared resident rooms. On the second level, there are a total of 2 bedrooms, which are designated only for staff. LPAs verified that there are no residents residing on the second floor. LPAs toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of 3 restrooms in the facility, of which 2 are designated for residents on the first floor, and 1 bathroom designated for staff on the second floor. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature in restrooms were measured to be at 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the hallway. LPAs observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted at the entrance. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen and in the garage. LPAs observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. Medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPAs observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are 2 gates in the backyard, which were self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. No citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with AD Sansano. A copy of this report was explained and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 11, 2024