The Terraces at Bethany

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melina Oropeza arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual/Post Licensing Inspection Visit. LPA was met by staff and administrator, Jennifer Warkentin joined 45 minutes later. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and staff. Administrator certificate # 7024856740 expires 03/16/2028. The facility consisted of (3) separate floors with (2) elevators, and a stairway system, at this time for resident use. LPA observed both elevators to be operational. LPA reviewed documentation from the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) regarding elevators. Documentation reflects required elevator testing following the 07/03/2026 inspection. Required elevator compliance testing is scheduled with Schindler for 10/05/26, with coordination of the facility's fire service provider required for fire/emergency operation testing. Documentation indicates compliance is to be submitted to the State prior to 10/07/26. The facility is licensed for 101 non-ambulatory for floors 1 and 2. 15 can be bedridden on floors 1 and 2, floor 2 approved for bedridden rooms, and hospice waiver approved for 15. LPA toured the facility common areas, including the living areas, activity room, media room, wellness room and fitness room located on the first floor. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be in good working condition and appropriate to meet the needs of residents. LPA observed residents participating in activities in the activity room. LPA toured the facility exterior grounds and courtyard areas, which were observed to be clean, well maintained and free of hazards. No perimeter fence was observed on the property. LPA toured the facility kitchen, including the dishwashing station, food preparation station, and cooking stations. The areas and equipment were observed to be maintained and operational. LPA reviewed the facility food storage areas, including the walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer. Temperatures were observed to be maintained appropriately. The pantry was toured, and the facility’s supply of 2 day perishable and 7 day nonperishable foods was reviewed and sufficient. Fire extinguishers located throughout the facility on all floors were observed. Fire extinguishers were last inspected on 05/12/2026 by Cen Cal Fire, monthly inspections are conducted. LPA reviewed the fire drill logs which are conducted quarterly, last drill was conducted on 08/01/26. LPA observed current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. First-aid kits located throughout the facility were reviewed and observed to contain the required components. LPA toured the laundry room located on the first floor. Chemicals, bleach, and other cleaning agents were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA toured the medication room. The facility utilizes the PCC electronic medication administration record (eMAR) system. Medication carts are utilized to store and dispense medications to residents. MARS were reviewed. LPA conducted tour of resident rooms on all three floors. Resident rooms were observed to be appropriately furnished and in good repair. LPA toured resident bathrooms. Grab bars and nonskid surfaces were observed and available to meet residents’ needs. Hot water temperatures were measured and observed to be within the required range of 105–120 degrees Fahrenheit. Washer and dryers were observed in resident rooms. LPA reviewed ten (10) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and med tech staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed ten (10) resident facility files. All required documentation was complete and current. LPA reviewed Emergency/Disaster Binder and Policy and Procedure Manuel all documentation was current and complete. Security cameras were observed to be operational. Cameras were observed in the common areas, dining area, and medication room. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were observed during this visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of report was given to Administrator, Jennifer Warkentin.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Announced Prelicensing visit made out to this facility on 09/11/2025 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility designated Administrator, Jose Ventura, who was also accompanied by several other members of this organization at this time. A brief interview was conducted with the facility designated Administrator and the other members at this time. Current census was 0 residents. It was learned that this facility consisted of (3) separate floors with (2) elevators, and a stairway system, at this time for resident use. It was learned that the first (2) floors were able to accept and retain all non ambulatory residents while the third floor was fire cleared to be able to accept and retain ambulatory only residents at all times. A tour of the facility common rooms was conducted at this time. A review of the living areas, media room, and fitness room all located on the first floor was conducted. It was observed that the furniture and furnishings were in good working condition and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the facility kitchen area was conducted. Dish washing station, food prep station, and cooking stations were observed to be maintained and equipped to be in compliance at this time. A review of the facility food storage units was conducted. The walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer units was toured. Temperatures were observed to be maintained for the appropriate units at this time. Pantry area was toured at this time. A review of the facility 2-day perishable and 7-day non perishable food supply was conducted. Fire extinguishers, placed throughout this facility on all floors, were observed to have been recently inspected on 07/25/2025 by the local fire extinguisher company, Cen Cal Fire, and in compliance at this time. A review of the laundry room, located on the first floor, was conducted. Chemicals, bleach and all other cleaning agents were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Medication Room was also toured at this time. It was learned that this facility will be using an E-mar system, PCC, at this time. It was learned that a medication cart will be used to store and dispense the medications to the residents as needed. A sample review of the resident rooms was conducted for all three floors. A sample was conducted to review the different floor plans and layouts since there were studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom set ups at this time. A sample review of the resident restrooms was conducted. Grab bars and non skid surfaces were observed to be present and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken and measured to make sure that they were within allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. It was learned that a washer and dryer were made available and present in all of the resident bedroom units. Storage of detergents, bleach, and cleaning supplies were going to be determined on a case by case scenario depending on the assessment and appraisal of the residents at that time. First aid kits, located throughout this facility, were reviewed and observed to contain all of the required components at this time. It was observed that security cameras were in place and in use at this time. All common areas, dining area, and medication room were all equipped with cameras at this time. A brief tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. There wasn't a perimeter fence in place at this time. It was observed that facility staff files were set up at this time. It was observed that facility resident files were set up at this time. Based on a review of this facility during today's Prelicensing visit, it has been found to be in compliance at this time. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2025

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 161 Census (if any clients in care): None COMP II Participants: Cindy Scheublein, Executive Director Jose Ventura, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On August 13, 2025, Applicant and Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant and Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant and Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant and Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2025