Bonita Guest Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit. LPA was greeted by, Caregiver, Maria Cerezo, to whom she identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. During the visit, Administrator, Alex Carolino arrived at the facility. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents 60 and above, of which six (6) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. During today’s inspection, there were a total of five (5) residents in care. The facility is approved for two (2) hospice waivers. Currently, there are no residents under hospice care. LPA, accompanied by caregiver Cerezo, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Residents’ bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens, hygiene supplies, and Personal Protective Equipment were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. LPA conducted interviews with one (1) resident in care, two residents were sleeping, two (2) residents were observed in the dinning room sitting around the table listening to music. LPA observed residents dressed appropriately with no signs of neglect. Per interviews, no concerns were identified. (Continue from LIC809) There were at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days of non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were organized, labeled, as required and secured in a locked designated area. The facility’s pool is empty and is currently being demolished. The pool area was secured with a fence with locked gates. There were no other pools of water on the premises. Per staff, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Three (3) fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The room temperature in the facility was comfortable at 73 degrees. Facility staff conducted an emergency (fire, flood and earthquake) drill on February 19, 2026, per staff interviews and records review it was confirmed that emergency drills were conducted every quarter. LPA interviewed staff and reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. LPA interviews did not raise any licensing concerns. The files that LPA reviewed contained the required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. All staff had current First Aid/CPR certificates. During today’s visit, LPA observed via measurement with a thermometer device, that hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients complied with regulations. Water from the kitchen sink reached 118.2 F. No violations were observed during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Alex Carolino, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit. LPA was greeted by, Caregiver, Maria Cerezo, to whom she identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. Administrator, Alex Carolino arrived at the facility during the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents 60 and above, of which six (6) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. During today’s inspection, there were a total of six (6) residents in care. The facility is approved for two (2) hospice waivers. Currently, there are two (2) residents under hospice care, and one (1) is bedridden. LPA, accompanied by caregiver Cerezo, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Residents’ bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens, hygiene supplies, and Personal Protective Equipment were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. LPA conducted interviews with five (3) residents in care, two residents were sleeping. LPA observed residents dressed appropriately with no signs of neglect. Per interviews, no concerns were identified. (continue at LIC809C) (Continue from LIC809) There were at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days of non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were organized, labeled, as required and secured in a locked designated area. The facility’s pool is empty and is currently being demolished. The pool area was secured with a fence with locked gates. There were no other pools of water on the premises. Per staff, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Three (3) fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit (s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The room temperature in the facility was comfortable at 73 degrees. Facility staff conducted an emergency (fire, flood and earthquake) drill on March 30, 2025, per staff interviews and records review it was confirmed that emergency drills were conducted every quarter. LPA interviewed staff and reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. LPA interviews did not raise any licensing concerns. The files that LPA reviewed contained the required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. All staff had current First Aid/CPR certificates. During today’s visit, LPA observed via measurement with a thermometer device, that hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients complied with regulations. Water from the kitchen sink reached 118.2 F. No violations were observed during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Alex Carolino, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit. LPA was greeted by, Caregiver, Maria Cerezo to whom she identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. Administrator, Josefa Carolino arrived at the facility during the visit. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents 60 and above of which six (6) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. During today’s inspection, there were a total of six (6) residents in care. The facility is approved for two (2) hospice waivers. Currently, there are two (2) residents under hospice care and one (1) is bedridden. LPA, accompanied by caregiver, Cerezo, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Residents’ bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens, hygiene supplies, and Personal Protective Equipment were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. LPA conducted interviews with five (5) residents in care, one resident was out in the community and arrived during the visit. LPA observed residents dressed appropriately with no signs of neglect. Per interviews, no concerns were identified. (Continue LIC809C) (Continue from LIC 809) There were at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days of non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were organized, labeled, as required and secured in a locked designated area. The facility’s pool is currently emptied and secured. The licensee is currently working with a contractor and obtaining financing to demolish the pool. There were no other pools of water on the premises. Per staff, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Three (3) fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The room temperature in the facility was comfortable at 70 degrees. Facility staff conducted an emergency drill in March 2024, per staff emergency drills were conducted every quarter. LPA interviewed staff and reviewed multiple staff and resident records/files. LPA interviews did not raise any licensing concerns. The files that LPA reviewed contained the required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. All staff had current First Aid/CPR certificates. During today’s visit, LPA observed via measurement with a thermometer device, that hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients complied with regulations. Water from the kitchen sink reached 118.2 F. No violations were observed during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Josefa Carolino, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 16, 2024