Las Palmas Assisted Living

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra conducted an unannounced case management and met with administrator Ernesto Idong. The purpose of the case management visit was to obtain additional information regarding a recent death report was self-report by the facility on 8/25/26. Per death report, on 8/25/26, resident (R1) passed away of natural death. Based on death report submitted LPA was unable to determine if R1 was receiving hospice at the time of death. During today’s visit, LPA learned that R1 was receiving hospice services as of 8/21/26 after a significant change of condition on 8/20/26 when their physician ordered to initiate end-of-life care. The facility provided initiation of hospice services form which it was faxed to the Department on 8/24/26. No deficiencies cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted with administrator and copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 28, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Administrator, Ernesto B Idang. Licensee Josephine Blancaflor arrived later. There are residents with a diagnosis of dementia and residents receiving hospice care services within approved hospice waiver. LPA/Administrator initiated a tour of the facility and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions. Resident rooms were furnished per regulation. Water temperature in resident's bathroom measured at 109.8, 109.4 & 108.2 degrees F which was within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Bathrooms had required bath mats and grab bars. Kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies was locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Fire extinguisher was last inspected April 2026. Facility has hardwired combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the facility that were tested and operational. Exit doors have auditory alert system that were functional at time of visit. Last disaster drill was conducted on 03/16/26. File review was initiated at 10:00am. Three staff files and five resident files were reviewed. Staff have required First Aid and CPR certificates. Training records reviewed. Residents' care plans and medical assessments are current and included a description of any known behavioral expression. Administrator Certificate for Ernesto B Idang 7031981740 expires 4/15/2027. Medications and medication records were reviewed. Licensee submitted updates of the following documents: Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500), lease agreement and copy of Liability Insurance. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 26, 2026

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived at facility unannounced to conduct a case management was greeted by Administrator Ernesto Idang. During today's visit, LPA explained to the Administrator that there is a second notice letter sent to them after unsuccessful attempts via mail on 9/15/25, regarding their outstanding fees in the amount of $742 indicating that if we do not receive evidence that your fees have been paid by 9/23/25, the department may initiate legal action to close the facility. Administrator submitted online payment and provided proof that their fees are current. Also, LPA suggested to the Administrator to review and submit any update needed for their facility contact information including their phone number to the Department. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Administrator, Ernesto B Idang. Licensee, Josephine Blancaflor arrived later. Fees are current. Contact information was reviewed. There are residents with a diagnosis of dementia. LPA/Administrator initiated a tour of the facility at 9:00 am and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions. Although, there were five empty bottles of five gallons of water, piece of furniture and other items that needed to be cleared from the backyard, items were not obstructing any exits, but needs to de discarded (technical violation issued). Resident rooms were furnished per regulation. Water temperature in resident's bathroom measured at 109.2, 109.2 & 111.9 degrees F which was within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Bathrooms had required bath mats and grab bars. Kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies was locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Fire extinguisher was last inspected April 2025. Facility has hardwired combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the facility that were tested and operational. Exit doors have auditory alert system that were functional at time of visit. Last disaster drill was conducted on April 7, 2025. Required postings were observed. Medications and medication records were reviewed. At approximate 9:15am LPA/Administrator observed storage closet located outside containing gardening tools including saw and hedge trimmer was unlocked during the inspection. Continued on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... File review was initiated at 9:30am. Three staff files and five resident files were reviewed. Staff have required First Aid and CPR certificates. Training records reviewed. Residents have current medical assessments and care plans updated within the last 12 months. Administrator Certificate for Administrator, Ernesto B Idang expired 4/15/2025. Based on records review, Administrator submitted their documentation as of 1/27/25 and it is currently under review in the Department's pending list. However, Licensee's Administrator certificate #7035364740 is current and expires 7/14/2026. Licensee/Administrator to submitted updates of the following documents: Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500), lease agreement and copy of Liability Insurance. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2025

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.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Administrator, Ernesto B Idang. Licensee, Josephine Blancaflor arrived later. Fees are current. Contact information was reviewed. There are residents with a diagnosis of dementia. LPA/Administrator initiated a tour of the facility at 9:00 am and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions. Resident rooms were furnished per regulation. Water temperature in resident's bathroom measured at 109.2 & 110.3 degrees F which was within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Bathrooms had required bath mats and grab bars. Kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies was locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Fire extinguisher was last inspected April 2024. Facility has hardwired combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the facility that were tested and operational. Exit doors have auditory alert system that were functional at time of visit. Last disaster drill was conducted on April 3, 2024. At approximate 9:15am LPA/Administrator observed facility kitchen to have a baby fence with a lock on the door that it was unlocked during the inspection. Per Administrator, the facility locks the door for the safety of residents with dementia who may try to eat "food" at night. Also, the refrigerator located in the hallway was observed with a chain around it to keep residents away from accessing the refrigerator. LPA had a conversation with Administrator/Licensee, they removed the fence, chain and locks from the kitchen area. Licensee agreed to not lock the kitchen without an approved waiver from the Department. A technical violation will be issued. Continued on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... File review was initiated at 9:30am. Three staff files and six resident files were reviewed. Staff have required First Aid and CPR certificates. Training records reviewed. Residents have current medical assessments and care plans updated within the last 12 months. Administrator Certificate for Administrator, Ernesto B Idang expires 4/15/2025. Medications and medication records were reviewed. Required postings were observed. Licensee/Administrator to submitted updates of the following documents: Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500), lease agreement and copy of Liability Insurance. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 29, 2024

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.