Aila Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alviso conducted a Required- 1 Year visit, on 1/27/26 at approximately 9:20am, and met with Administrator Armela Monte. LPA observed two caregivers on duty upon arrival. Licensee, Laarnie Lockerbie, arrived to the facility during the LPA's inspection. Facility has an approved fire clearance for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. There are five (5) resident rooms, and one of them is a shared room. Facility has a required infection control plan. Facility has a required emergency disaster plan. Hospice waiver approved for two (2) residents'. Per review of records, emergency disaster drills are being conducted; Last drill was conducted on 11/12/25, a fire drill. Fire extinguisher (1) was showing charged (showing green marker), and was tagged. All exits were free and clear from obstruction. All exits had auditory alarms. The carbon monoxide detector worked appropriately during the inspection. All smoke alarms worked appropriately during the inspection. LPA reviewed six (6) resident files. All files were complete. LPA reviewed five (5) staff files. All staff have criminal record clearance as required. All staff have first aid certification, and CPR certification. LPA reviewed staff training. Administrator certificate is current for Armela Monte-#6071239740, expires 7/8/26. The Administrator, and the Licensee, toured the facility with the LPA. The food supply was sufficient. Sufficient supply of linens, hygiene products, cleaners/disinfectants, paper products, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The facility was at a comfortable temperature during the inspection. The facility had sufficient lighting throughout the home, in bathrooms, hallways, resident rooms, and in all common areas. Hot water was measured at 109.9 degrees Fahrenheit. There were grab bars, and mats for resident use. Disinfectants/cleaners were locked up and inaccessible to residents in care. All medications were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The backyard had patio furniture, table and chairs, for residents' use. All walkways/pathways in the yard were free and clear of obstructions. The fire exit gate opened freely for use as needed/in an emergency. Continued on LIC809C... LPA is requesting the following documents be updated and submitted by 2/27/26: LIC308 - Designation of Administrator Responsibility LIC500 - Personnel Report LIC610D -Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages)- review & update as needed- submit a copy if changes or submit copy of last page if no changes (signed/dated) Copy of Current Liability Insurance Infection Control Plan-review & update as needed- submit a copy if changes or submit copy of last page (signed/dated) if no changes. Poster of Residents Copy of current Administrator Certificate LPA observed the following deficiencies: Per LPA's records review, Resident R6 is identified by the Physician as bedridden/bed bound, and needing total care, per medical assessment dated 10/30/2025. The facility does not have a fire clearance bedridden approval to retain a bedridden resident. This deficiency will be cited, 87202(a)(2) Fire Clearance- All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal, "bedridden persons", see LIC809D. Immediate Civil Penalty fine will be assessed in the amount of $500, see LIC421IM. Per LPA's review of records, the medication training documentation had no count of hours/time spent for the staff's training. Administrator was not able to provide staff, S2, S3, S4, and S5’s, medication "initial hours" of training. This deficiency will be cited, 1569.69(a)(2) HSC Medication Training-In facilities licensed to provide care for 15 or fewer persons, the employee shall complete 10 hours of initial training. This training shall consist of 6 hours of hands-on shadowing training, which shall be completed prior to assisting with the self-administration of medications, and 4 hours of other training or instruction, as described in subdivision (f), which shall be completed within the first two weeks of employment, see LIC809D. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator, Armela Monte; Appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 27, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alviso and Contreras conducted a pre-licensing inspection, at approximately 9:00am on 2/19/25, and met with Applicant Laarnie Lockerbie. Component III orientation was held with Applicant Laarnie Lockerbie, Aira Monte, and Armabela Monte, on 2/19/25. Aira and Armela Monte both have active RCFE administrator certificates; Aira Monte is a Nurse and has a primary job at a hospital. Applicant Laarnie Lockerbie will be submitting an updated personnel report, LIC500, on 24/7 proposed staffing schedule, and who the primary Administrator will be, and Administrator work schedule (days/hours) as discussed. If Nurse, Aira Monte is the primary Administrator, please submit their hospital work schedule, including days/hours working. Please note as discussed, the Administrator must be on-site business days and hours to ensure the facility's plan of operation. Any questions, please contact me. If Armebela Monte is the Primary Administrator, please submit their Administrator certificate, and show days/hours working on the LIC500 personnel report. Please submit an LIC308 Designation of Facility Responsibility form for Armebela Monte, if the hired Administrator. Applicant has submitted a dementia plan of operation. The applicant has requested a hospice waiver for two (2) residents. Applicant has submitted a required emergency disaster plan, and a required infection control plan. Applicant has an approved fire clearance for six (6) non-ambulatory residents- effective 1/17/25. There is a carbon monoxide detector in the facility that was working properly during the inspection. All required rooms have a smoke alarm as required by the local Fire Department. Fire extinguisher was serviced and tagged as required. All exits were free and clear from obstruction. All exits had auditory alarms. There are five (5) resident rooms, and one of them is a shared room. Continued on LIC809C.... The LPA toured the facility with applicant. Bathrooms had non-slip mats for resident use as needed. Hot water was checked at 109.9 degrees Fahrenheit. All resident rooms were clean, orderly, and had all required accommodations. Facility had sufficient lighting in resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. Medications will be stored in locked cabinets. All disinfectants/cleaners were locked up as required. The facility was clean and orderly during the inspection. Facility had a supply of non-perishable food. Facility had a supply of emergency drinking water. Sufficient supply of linens, dishes, and furnishings for resident use. The backyard and deck were observed to be clean and orderly. The fire exit ramps, one off the backyard deck, and the other in the front of the home were observed to be clean and free of obstruction. All outside walkways/pathways were free and clear of obstruction as required. The backyard had an in-ground pool that has been filled with dirt, this is not a health & safety hazard as is today, 2/19/25. The following items need to be corrected/completed: Applicant to ensure there is a grab bar handle by the bathroom toilets in each resident restroom for resident's use. An emergency supply of food and water in order to meet the "72 hour shelter in place" requirement. A latch on the inside of the backyard fire exit gate in order to open the gate from the inside as required/needed in the event of an emergency. Personnel report LIC500, including the discussed Administrator days/hours, and who will be the primary Administrator. Including LIC308 if needed. A medication lock box for the refrigerator to use as needed/required. Send photos/documents/receipts to clear corrections. Once the above is received the LPA will review for completion/approval. LPA will notify the application unit Analyst once all corrections are completed. LPA will submit a copy of the report to the application unit with LPA recommendation of application/pre-licensing inspection. The application Analyst will notify the applicant of the application's status.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2025

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Aira Melanie Monte (Administrator) & Laarni Lockerbie (Managing Member) Interview Method: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams On December 18, 2024, applicant/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/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, Dec 18, 2024