A Comfort Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/06/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M. Medina and J. Duarte conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPAs arrived, introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by Licensee/Administrator Evangeline Schissler. LPAs toured facility with Licensee. LPAs observed facility to be clean, odor free, and temperature to be 79 degrees. Facility observed to be equipped with auditory alarms on all exit doors however not in the "on" position. Resident rooms toured. All common areas observed to have adequate seating available for residents. Bathrooms observed to have grab bars, shower chairs, and non-skid mats available. Fixtures in the bathroom observed to be functional. Water temperature measured at 118 degrees F. Kitchen toured, facility has a 7-day supply of non-perishable food and a 2-day supply of perishable food available. LPAs observed food in refrigerator to be stored and not dated. LPAs also observed canned food in pantry beyond expiration date. Knives observed to be in drawer but unlocked and accessible to residents. Medications cabinets observed to be locked and secured, however, LPAs observed AM medications pre-dispensed along with prescription ointments, and prescription inhaler unlocked and accessible in drawer. LPAs observed during file review that all resident did not have a centrally stored medication records. LPAs observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector to be operational during facility inspection. Fire extinguisher present with a purchase date of 7/8/2025. Outside of facility toured. Pool is surrounded with a 5 foot wrought iron fence, observed to be locked and secured and inaccessible to residents. Shed in backyard unlocked and contained chemicals for the pool and hazardous equipment. LPAs observed a dresser and miscellaneous items along the North side of facility that need to be moved and secured or disposed of, these items also contained unsecured chemicals and observed accessible to residents LPAs reviewed staff and resident file reviews. LPA Medina received copies of Administrator certificate and current liability insurance during inspection. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 9099-D. Exit interview conducted. A copy of signed report and Appeal rights will be emailed to licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 7/9/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by caregiver. Evangeline Schissler arrived a few minutes later to conduct visit with LPA. Upon entry, LPA did not observe any required postings available. LPA observed facility to be clean, odor free, and temperature to be 73 degrees. Facility observed to be equipped with auditory alarms on all exit doors however not in the "on" position. Resident rooms toured. All common areas observed to have adequate seating available for residents. Bathrooms observed to have grab bars, shower chairs, and non-skid mats available. Fixtures in the bathroom observed to be functional. Water temperature measured at 113 degrees F. Kitchen toured, facility has a 7-day supply of non-perishable food, however does not have a 2 day supply of perishable food available. LPA observed food in refrigerator to be stored and not dated. LPA also observed canned food in pantry beyond expiration date. Knives and scissors observed to be in drawer but unlocked and accessible to residents, LPA also observed knives in dish rack. Medications requiring refrigeration observed to be in the refrigerator and accessible to residents. LPA observed a kitchen drawer with AM medications pre-dispensed and waiting to be administered, unlocked and accessible to residents. Medications in hallway cabinet observed to be unlocked. All medications observed to have original labels. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector to be operational during facility inspection. Outside of facility toured. Pool is surrounded with a 5 foot wrought iron fence, observed to be locked and secured and inaccessible to residents. No hazards observed. LPA will return to conduct staff and resident file reviews. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiencies are being cited on the attached 9099-D. Exit interview conducted. Appeal rights provided. A copy of the sign report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 9, 2024

Allegation investigated: Staff are not present during the night

On 9/28/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina arrived unannounced to commence a complaint investigation. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance by caregiver. Licensee, Evangeline Schissler arrived a few minutes later to conduct visit. LPA toured facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. Based on interviews staff are not present at night, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiency is being cited on the attached 9099-D. An immediate civil penalty of $500 is assessed. Exit interview conducted. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided for facility records. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 28, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230925093428

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 1569.2(c) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 28, 2023

"Care and supervision" means the facility assumes responsibility for, or provides or promises to provide in the future, ongoing assistance with activities of daily living without which the resident’s physical health, mental health, safety, or welfare would be endangered. Assistance includes assistance with taking medications, money management, or personal care. ***This was not met as evidenced by LPA interviews that staff are not present at night.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 28, 2023

Plan of correction: Licensee will have staff present at night beginining 9/28/23 until a night staff is hired.