Later Years Senior Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On September 23, 2026, at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Avelina Martinez made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA Martinez met with Chanel Sooga and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA Martinez inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Administrator holds current certificate. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory clients. There are currently five residents who reside at this facility. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for three. The LPA Martinez toured the facility with Chanel Sooga on September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. LPA Martinez reviewed three out of three resident files. Three out of three resident files were kept current. LPA Martinez reviewed three staff files, and the files were kept current. The last fire drill was conducted in August of 2026. The facility has a disaster plan and infection control plan. The facility has a first aid kit and medications are stored in a locked cabinet. The fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are in good repair. The facility common areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms are in good repair. The facility has an adequate food supply, and toxins are made inaccessible to clients in care. The exterior of the facility is clear of debris and the emergency exit gate is in good repair. The facility has a shaded patio for resident use. LPA Martinez will return to a continuation annual inspection at a later date and time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2026

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 11/10/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sommer Hayes arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct a case management visit for the purpose of delivering an Order to Licensee/Facility of Immediate Exclusion from Facility. LPA was met by Administrator Marites Ornellas and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Hayes served notice of "ORDER TO LICENSEE/FACILITY OF IMMEDIATE EXCLUSION FROM FACILITY" to Administrator Marites Ornellas. Administrator was advised that an immediate removal is warranted and requested the Personnel Report (LIC500) and Guardian account be updated to remove S1 from the facility staff roster. A notice of completion shall be submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) emailing LPA Sommer Hayes. LPA informed the Administrator that S1 is not allowed to be employed and/or on any facility premises. A copy of the letter was given to the facility during this visit. The facility understands this is an Immediate Exclusion and has agreed S1 cannot be allowed to work, live in, and/or have contact with residents in any residential facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services unless otherwise ordered by the Department. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies were observed and cited. Exit interview held with Administrator Marites Ornellas and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 10, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/21/25 at 11:25am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Later Years Senior Care Home for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with staff, Chanel Sooga and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and staff evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed there is not a current administrator certificate for currently listed administrator. Previous administrator certificate expired on 3/22/24. LPA also observed one staff member does not have a criminal record clearance. LPA observed staff member to be fingerprinted and a transfer request was sent but the individual is not listed as having a background check clearance or associated to the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 107 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies are cited during today's inspection. An immediate civil penalty was also issued during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2025

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA Moleski spoke with facility administrator Marites Ornellas over the phone and explained the purpose of the visit. Ornellas said caregiver Maryvic Felizardo could sign this report in her absence. This visit is to confirm immediate exclusion orders for a staff member (S1). Ornellas acknowledged that S1 is excluded effective immediately, which means that S1 cannot be allowed to work, live in, and/or have contact with clients in any residential facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services. Therefore, the Department orders this facility to remove S1 from any contact with clients and not allow this employee to be physically present in the facility. Ornellas said that S1 has not been working at this facility since at least 2018. Ornellas agreed to remove S1 from this facility's Guardian roster as soon as possible. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was held with Felizardo. A copy of this report and the immediate exclusion notice were left with Felizardo. A signature on this report acknowledges receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 22, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/7/24 at 1:15pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Later Years Senior Care Home for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with staff, Chanel Sooga and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and staff evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA did observe cameras throughout the facility and requested licensee review camera angles to ensure resident privacy and personal rights. LPA observed facility is still pre-pouring medications and reviewed updated medications guide from 2021. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 106.5 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents. LPA Requested the following documents for facility file: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 500 personnel report, LIC 9020 client roster and current administrator certificate. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 there were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2024