Astoria Care Homes

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On July 7, 2026 at 11:20 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Toni Nwala arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Caregiver Jefferey Montevered and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that six (6) clients live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. Licensee was not present at the time of visit. Caregiver Jefferey Montevered took LPA to tour the facility. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration: LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 78 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 115.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked closet for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet located in garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There is not a pool at the facility. There is one (1) secured gates that has a self-latching lock on the northwest sides of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and one (1) first aid kit. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 05/03/2026. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed ten (10) dual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There were one (1) fire extinguishers on site, date last serviced was 05/29/2026. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there is no deficiency observed. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Caregiver, Jefferey Monteveredthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 7, 2026

Allegation investigated: Resident's care needs are not being met while in care.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Flores conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation visit regarding the above allegation. LPA met with Jeffrey Monteverde and explained the reason for the visit. The investigation consisted of the following: On 3/1/22 LPA Danielson conducted an initial complaint investigation visit. On 9/25/25 LPA Flores contacted administrator via telephone and requested a copy of physician’s report, identification and emergency information sheet, needs and care plan, incident reports for resident #1(R1). On 10/7/25 LPA Flores contacted R1’s responsible party. On 10/8/25 LPA Flores conducted a subsequent visit, toured the facility with Jeniza Cawayan – Staff, requested additional pertaining documents for R1, and delivered findings. The investigation revealed the following: Regarding allegation: Resident’s care needs are not being met while in care. It is alleged a resident was observed living in unsafe condition and neglected. (CONTINUED ON LIC 9099C) Unsubstantiated Interviews conducted with residents revealed 2 out of 4 residents state to receive care for their needs, meals, and they have no concerns regarding the facility or staff, 2 out of 4 residents were unable to communicate due to cognitive skills. Interviews with staff revealed staff provide care for residents, R1 was provided care during the time R1 we activities of daily living. Per administrator there was no neglect, the facility staff provided care for R1. Interview conducted with responsible party revealed to never had concerns about R1’s care at the facility and observed that R1 was provided care while living there. Also stated the facility looked in good repair when visited. LPA was unable to interview R1 as the resident no longer lives at the facility. Documents reviewed reveal, per physician’s report dated: 7/12/21 R1 needed assistance with most activities of daily living. During today’s visit LPA observed the facility clean and in good repair, chemicals and sharps were observed locked, each residents’ room had all the required furniture and lighting, and sufficient food supplies were observed. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted with Jeffrey Monteverde and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 8, 2025 · control 18-AS-20220222163413

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that four (4) clients live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. The Administrator, Selina Abrudan conducted and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration: LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Selina Abrudan, Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 11/23/2023. The Licensee, Selina Abrudan stated that she submitted the Administrator certificate 11/01/2023. Elvira Abrudan, Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 09/07/2024. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 78 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 107.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked closet for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet located in garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There is not a pool at the facility. There is one (1) secured gates that has a self-latching lock on the northwest sides of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and one (1) first aid kit. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2024. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were not accurately logged and stored. One (1) type B deficiency will be issued. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed ten (10) dual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There were one (1) fire extinguishers on site, date last serviced was 06/14/2023. The Licensee stated that she will have the fire extinguisher serviced on 06/21/2024. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there is one (1) deficiency observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, appeal rights, and 811 and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Selina Abrudan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.