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Carehaven Valencia

Small home·Licensed for 6·Citrus Heights, California

Licensed since 2021Licence #345002811Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,100 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedJuly 31, 2025 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · August 9, 2026
  • Last state visitJuly 14, 2026CDSS inspection record

Carehaven Valencia is a small care home in Citrus Heights — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2021. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Carehaven Valencia

Is Carehaven Valencia licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Carehaven Valencia licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Carehaven Valencia been cited?

1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 11 state visits over the same years.

Is Carehaven Valencia still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Carehaven Valencia cost?

$4,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,350–$5,050. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Citrus Heights that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,500 to $5,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,800 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Carehaven Valencia take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Carehaven LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Carehaven Valencia keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Carehaven Valencia license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CAREHAVEN VALENCIA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #345002811. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Carehaven LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 11 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 11 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 14, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS IN BEDROOMS #1-5. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR (4) HOSPICE RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,100a month to start

Likely $3,350–$5,050

From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,100a month

Likely $3,350–$5,250

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,100likely $3,350–$5,050

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,350–$5,250
$4,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,950–$8,400
$6,100
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home appears on the DHCS participation list, August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home for room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

13 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,250.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 13 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 7545 Orange Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 13 documents for this home, and its records count 11 visits since 2021. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 14, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
11
Most recent visit
July 14, 2026
Occupied · July 31, 2025 visit
4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated July 31, 2025. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations1typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations1typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2021.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202612020253412024110202311020222202021230

The last 36 months — 7 of 13 documents

20261 state visit · 2 documents
Jul 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Annual Inspection and met with met with staff, Julie Smith. Administrators, Jina Kim, and David Kim, arrived shortly to the facility. LPA observed all residents to be resting in their rooms at the start of the inspection. The purpose of this document is to clear the Post-Licensing inspection that is still showing as due in the system. The facility was licensed on August 18, 2021. There was a separate report created for the annual inspection conducted today. There are no deficiencies issued in this report. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Annual Inspection and met with staff, Julie Smith. Administrators, Jina Kim, and David Kim, who both arrived shortly to the facility. LPA observed all residents to be resting in their rooms at the start of the inspection. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (4) residents. Currently, there is (1) hospice resident. The second floor is used by staff and residents do not access. LPA and Administrator toured the interior/exterior of the first floor of the facility including the common areas, (4) private resident rooms, (1) shared resident room, (2) resident bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room and garage. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free. There is sufficient 2+day perishable, including fresh produce, and 7+day non-perishable supply of food. Sharps, toxins and medications are locked in the kitchen. There is a locked box for medications in the refrigerator. Hot water measured 105*F in a resident bathroom. Fire extinguisher was last serviced June 29, 2026 and smoke/monoxide alarms are working. Inside temperature measured 79*F. Required postings are visible. LPA reviewed (2) resident files and (2) staff files. Files are complete with all required documentation. Medications were reviewed for (2) residents. There are current orders, documentation and medications are being administered per orders. Staff has completed current training, including First Aid/CPR, and is associated/cleared. Administrators have current RCFE Administrator certificates on file. #7035397740 (exp 6/21/27) and #7035398740 (7/5/27). LPA obtained an updated copy of LIC308, insurance, and LIC500. There were no deficiencies observed during today's inspection. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2026
20253 state visits · 4 documents
Dec 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a follow up case management inspection and met with Julie Smith and Jenice Beecher, caregivers, who indicated the Administrators were currently out of town. LPA stated the reason for the inspection was to follow up on several incident reports (LIC624) submitted to the Department since November 28, 2025 for resident (R1). LPA reviewed LIC624 for November 25, 2025 (1:40 pm) when (R1) fell while walking with their walker from the patio to their room. Staff, Jenice, assisted (R1) to get up and noticed a bump on their left side of the head and provided Tylenol and an ice bag. Family was notified and stated they would check on (R1) tomorrow. The same incident report notes that (R1) felt dizzy when trying to get up, on November 26, 2025, and wanted to see their physician, so the family took them to the Emergency Room at 3:00 pm. (R1) had multiple tests taken and returned to the facility around 9:00 pm. On November 27, 2025, staff, Julie, assisted (R1) get up from an unwitnessed fall around 3:30 pm in their room. Staff observed resident's right ankle to be swelling and provided Tylenol and ice. The administrator contacted family who stated they would visit (R1) the next day. On November 28, 2025, staff observed (R1) to have worsening pain with swelling/bruising on their right ankle, and unable to bear weight. Family was contacted and took (R1) to Urgent Care in the afternoon, where it was determined (R1) had a fractured right ankle and was sent to the Emergency Room for an Orthopedic Consult. (R1) returned at 1:00 am the following day with a splint on their right leg. RR1) requested to be seen at the Emergency Room on December 2, 2025 due to dizziness, had multiple tests completed, and obtained an orthopedic boot the following day. Hospital discharge papers do not note any medication changes were made. All tests were negative. (R1) returned to the facility (4) hours later, with a follow up appointment with their primary care physician the next day. *cont on 809C-1. . 809C-1... The administrator stated in an email on December 4, 2025 that (R1) was fitted for an Orthopedic boot they will wear for (4-6) weeks. In addition, Physical Therapy was ordered, and (R1) will have a follow up X-ray in (4) weeks. The facility provided supporting documentation as requested to the department. Paperwork from (R1's) Urgent Care visit on November 28, 2025 noted (R1) had a right ankle sprain/fracture from a fall the previous day and did not strike their head; however, (R1) did strike their head during a previous fall (3) days prior, but a CT scan was done and confirmed there was no injury noted. LPA reviewed (R1's) care plan that was updated December 2, 2025, after (R1) reported dizziness and had multiple tests completed. The care plan addresses the right ankle fracture and lists (6) ways the facility will provide appropriate interventions in the areas of: Mobility, Pain Management, Safety Measures, Follow-Up care, Emotional and Social Support, and Nutrition and Hydration. The care plan also documents that all care staff will be informed of (R1's) non-weight bearing status and limitations. The care staff today indicated that (R1) has begun receiving Physical Therapy services and will begin to be seen twice weekly, beginning next week. Staff stated (R1) is using a wheelchair and is receiving bathing once a week while the ankle heals. The care staff stated she had not fallen in a long time and suddenly fell on November 25, 2025 and stated (R1) wanted to use the bathroom independently and fell. LPA observed (R1) to be wearing the orthopedic boot on their right foot and resting in their room watching television. LPA observed (R1) to be in a pleasant mood. LPA observed (2) other residents to be awake, watching television and (1) resident to be sleeping. It appears the facility took appropriate measures in contacting the family and emergency medical services after (R1) fell on each occasion. There are no deficiencies issued in this report. Exit interview with Jenice Beecher, who is authorized to sign. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2025
Aug 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced to continue and complete the required annual inspection. LPA met with Jina Kim, Administrator. Also present were care staff, Julie Smith, and Jenice Beecher. LPA observed (1) resident in the common area and (3) residents resting in their rooms. LPA was advised that (1) resident remains out of the facility currently. LPA conducted a tour and observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor free. The inside temperature measured 75*F. During today's inspection, LPA reviewed (2) resident files and found them to be complete with all required documentation. Medications were reviewed for (1) resident. Documentation is current and medications are being administered per orders. LPA reviewed (2) staff files and found them to contain current training documentation, including First Aid/CPR certification. Staff have completed the required (20) hours of annual training. Administrators have current First Aid/CPR certifications. Both RCFE Administrator certificates are pending renewal. (valid thru June/July 2025). Discussed updates to Dementia Regulations and other regulations from Jan 2025. An updated copy of liability insurance was obtained (exp 10/24/25) as well as LIC308. There were no deficiencies observed during today's inspection. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff are not providing timely care during the night time hours.

LPA Calzada arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings for a complaint received on April 29, 2025 and met with Administrator, Jina Kim, arrived shortly. Also present was Julie Smith, staff. During the investigation, LPA reviewed multiple documents related to resident (R1), including but not limited to, Pre-Appraisal assessment, physician’s report, care plans (2), various email communications, eviction notice, and other documentation. Additionally, multiple staff and (2) family members of (R1) were interviewed. LPA also interviewed (4) family members for other residents. The results of the investigation are as follows: Resident (R1) moved to the facility on April 6, 2025 after being assessed three weeks prior, in March 2025. The facility provided a copy of a Resident Appraisal (dated April 7, 2025) noting (R1) has a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is not able to move legs much or bear weight, is out of bed all day but mostly in the wheelchair, has weakness on arms/hands, is very alert and sharp, without any mental limitation. *cont on 9099C-1.. Substantiated 9099C-1... The Resident Appraisal notes (R1) needs assistance with getting in/out of wheelchair, in transferring in/out of bed and turning in bed/chair, all Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), has a soft diet. Allegation: Staff are not providing timely care during the nighttime hours. The allegation states that staff are not awake during the night and only provide emergency care. (R1) described a time to LPA when (R1) called for assistance at 4:00 am and staff, "(S3) finally came down" to assist, explaining (R1) had "secretions and needed help sitting up and asked for Mucinex". (R1) stated (R1) waited for an hour. Facility notes from 4/22/25 state “(R1) called for help at 5:00 am to request Mucinex to help her control her mucous and cough: (S3), our caregiver, responded to their call and gave them Mucinex per PRN order. In an e-mail sent to LPA on 5/7/25, (S1) stated the “We can’t verify when (R1) started ringing the alarms, but staff (S3), one of our caregivers, heard the sound at 5:00 am and gave (R1) Mucinex”. (R1’s) family member stated staff she believes staff "wear headphones at night so can't hear the residents" if they call for assistance. All (4) family members for other residents conveyed that staff is only available for emergencies at night. One staff stated to LPA that she and other staff "just for emergencies, we are available at night", and added "once in a blue moon, a resident will push the button" and confirmed (R1) pushed the button before. (S3) stated "if I hear the button, I get up; if (S4) hears it, she gets up". This staff indicated that nighttime incontinent care is not provided, stating "No, it's not provided- they are not checked every two to three hours for a soiled diaper- there is no one in that condition". Review of (5) other residents’ care plan, who were residing in the care home at the time the complaint was received, show that (4) of (5) residents required incontinent checks and/or repositioning. On 5/6/2025, when LPA was opening the complaint, (S1) and (S2) agreed to change their NOC staff coverage to "on-call" and stated incontinent checks can be done at 9:00 pm, midnight and 6:00 am Based on information obtained during the investigation, the Department finds the allegation to be SUBSTANTIATED- A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met Per Title 22, the following (1) citation is issued on the 9099-D page. Exit interview. Copy of report and appeal rights provided. 9099A-C-1..The eviction letter goes on to state that (R1) had care need/s not previously identified and cites (6) supporting points, including, - the facility was not provided with the most updated care plan (dated 2/12/2025) from an outside provider, until after (R1) moved in, on the following day, April 7, 2025, and was provided a care plan (dated 8/12/2024) just prior to move-in. The updated care plan notes (R1) was sent to the ER one time due to increased mucous and decreased lung function, and that (R1) showed the assessing nurse their hands were “flaccid”. Another reason listed in the letter is that (R1) did not disclose all emergency visits when asked at the Pre-Appraisal assessment. Another reason listed is (R1) having a choking episode on 4/21/25 and the facility’s concern this type of episode could happen again, where night staff are “on-call” only. LPA reviewed an e-mail from Administrator on April 28, 2025, to advise the department they “have told the hospital's discharge manager that we can accept (R1) back with a hospital bed and Hoyer lift device, and we are waiting to hear back from the hospital” and a subsequent email to the Department that the hospital hadn’t contacted the facility with any updates as of April 30, 2025. LPA attempted to contact hospital personnel that discussed the conditions of (R1) returning to the care home but was unable to. The department reviewed the 30-day eviction letter and determined it to be a lawful notice, based on containing the required elements as stated Regulation 87224/Eviction. The department does not grant approval for an eviction, in and of itself but only determines if the notice issued is lawful, based on the reasons listed in the above regulation. The letter was reviewed by the Department and determined to contain all the required elements per regulation. A subsequent email was sent from the Administrator to (R1’s) family member on April 29, 2025 where the Administrator reiterates that they “regret they can no longer meet (R1’s) health care needs” due to a choking episode and concerns for (R’1s) respiratory issues; however “we decided to accept (R1) back to our care facility, but we gave (R1) a 30-day notice to find an appropriate care facility”. The family member responds back that the 30-day eviction will not be appealed and discusses moving (R1’s) belongings out by May 13, 2025. LPA discovered that (R1) had moved to a skilled nursing facility following hospital discharge on/around April 30, 2025. Based on information obtained, LPA finds this allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED -A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. *cont on 9099A-C-2... 9099A-C-2.. Allegation: Staff refused to transfer a resident in care. The allegation states that staff did not want to transfer (R1) from their wheelchair to their portable toilet and told (R1) to urinate in their pad, which caused the urine to leak through the resident's clothing and onto their wheelchair. Resident notes document that on 4/7/25, (R1) was upset due to waiting for (2) caregivers to assist with transferring in the morning, so (S2) discussed the doctor approving a lifting device to assist staff. Notes made on 4/9/25 document that it took a long time to assist (R1) out of bed into the wheelchair and on 4/16/25 (S2) discussed with (R1) about getting a different kind of lifting device that the primary health care plan may not provide. The notes state that the discussion occurred due to staff needing to assist (R1) with toileting 4-5 times daily, and staff have been lifting (R1) approximately 8-10 times daily, and complaining of back pain from listing (R1). Notes on 4/17/25 indicate that (S2) told (R1) that the facility would purchase a transport-assisting device and would use it to assist (R1). The notes further document that (S2) showed the video of the device to (R1) to show how it would work and (R1) agreed to use the device as (R1) thought it would work. Charting notes entered on 4/20/25 indicate that “(S2) trained caregivers to use the slide transfer board safely between the bed, wheelchair and commode” by watching a training video and practicing transferring each other” Notes state (S2), who is trained medical professional, “placed a gait belt around (R1’s) torso” before attempting to transfer her but (R1) refused and stated “I’m scared and I have a right to be scared”. (R1) stated (S2) became upset (R1) didn’t want to attempt the transfer with the board and “crossed their arms”. One staff stated (R1) didn't like the board and didn't want us to use the hoyer lift". This same staff explained "(R1) never peed all over stuff and during the day she would call". (S2) Jina stated (R1) agreed to wear Depends (incontinent briefs) in case (R1) couldn't hold their bladder and one time the Depends leaked. Staff washed the wheelchair cushion the same day right away. Based on information obtained, LPA finds this allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED -A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. *cont on 9099A-C-3.. 9099A-C-3.. Allegation: Staff did not follow resident's special diet. The allegation states (R1) was "supposed to have soft food but staff would serve (R1) what everyone else was getting". An example was provided on the morning of April 22, 2025 before (R1) was sent to the hospital, staff was supposed to give (R1) a protein shake but it was given to another resident, so staff gave (R1) a pancake (S2) stated the facility has a menu but they can "adjust dishes based on a resident's preference". (S2) stated there was no discharge note from the doctor and (R1) had protein shakes. (S2) added "(R1) should have been okay with a pancake as it would have been chopped", commenting (R1) “never complained about the food". (S2) explained (R1) "needed a high protein diet" and she got them a plastic fork to use when eating meals, adding that (R1) didn't eat a lot of breakfast but ate lunch and dinner more. (S2) stated (R1’s) last day was Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and they were coughing with mucus at 5:00 am. (S2) stated she was there and "(R1)didn't eat anything for breakfast- sometimes (R1) would just drink coffee and water". One staff who worked on the morning of 4/22/25 could not recall if (R1’s) protein drink was switched with a pancake and commented, "all residents eat the same food except for those on hospice", and "(R1) would buy food on line and have it delivered". A second staff confirmed (R1) had a "special diet" and normally would eat "soft foods, creme of wheat (LPA observed in (R1’s) room) and scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, Salisbury steak, meat loaf” and would also drink protein drinks. (R1’s) family member stated she was not aware of (R1’s) protein drink being switched for a pancake on the morning of 4/22/25 but (R1) has a "specialized diet that is pureed" and commented the facility would give her pudding cups but is not sure if they were giving her shakes. Four (4) other family members were interviewed and had no concerns about the facility not following a particular diet. One family member stated "mom has to be on soft drinks, so I bring her Ensure drinks. Since she is on hospice, she will eat pudding, yogurt and ice creams". Another family member stated the facility was "restricting the rice" as they felt she was eating too much of it for being diabetic and has offered Tofu instead of beef, as mom requested. Two (2) more family members stated their loved one has no special diet at this time and can eat anything. Based on information obtained, LPA finds this allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED- A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Exit interview. Copy of report provided. 9099A-C-4.. Allegation: Staff forced a resident to go to bed. The allegation states staff were forcing (R1) to be in bed at 7:30 PM. (R1) stated to LPA on 4/24/25 that when (R1) first moved in on 4/6/2025, ”staff started getting her ready for bed at 6:30 pm and brush (R1) teeth, etc and told (R1) she has to be in bed by 7:30 pm”. (R1) added that (S1) told her "you're not working with the girls" when they try and help (R1), and (S1) crossed their arms while speaking to (R1). Charting notes provided to the Department document that (R1) moved in on 4/6/25, “two caregivers assisted (R1) in getting ready for bed and it took 1 hour 25 minutes to complete the bedtime routine per (R1’s) requests” due to (R1’s) particular ways staff has to assist (R1). Notes document that on 4/7/25, (R1) was upset due to waiting for (2) caregivers to assist with transferring in the morning, so (S2) discussed the doctor approving a lifting device to assist staff. Notes from the evening on 4/7/25, indicate the “bedtime routine took 45 minutes” and included staff assisting with multiple ADL’s. A family member of another resident stated, "I know mom has mentioned going to bed early but she stays up and watches tv all night- she is a night owl". Another family member stated “Mom can be in her room, awake and watching television, after 7:30 pm when staff go to sleep”. A family member for a third resident stated "Mom is not forced to- she wants to go to sleep at that time", explaining there are "no restrictions" and bedtime is determined based on the residents in care. All staff interviews confirmed that staff work from 7:00 am- 7:30 pm and are “on-call” during the nighttime only, and all family members interviewed confirmed the night staff is “on-call” only when residents request emergency assistance. (S2) stated the last staff work until 9:00 pm to administer the last medication. (S1) stated to LPA that (R1) created a hostile living environment for staff shortly after moving in, and Notes entered on 4/8/25. (R1’s) family member stated "mom told me a couple of times she was told to get in bed by a specific time". (R1) stated that she was told one time by (S1) that "if she didn't go to bed by 7:30 pm, she would have to sleep in her chair" and stated she did sleep in her chair one time. Resident notes entered on 4/20/25 (evening) state that (R1) “insisted on staying in the wheelchair all night, refusing to go to bed” and that when caregivers offered to assist (R1) to lie down in bed later, (R1) said they were “okay and wanted to stay in their wheelchair”. *cont on 9099AC-5.. 9099AC-5- (S2) stated this was the same evening staff tried to assist (R1) with using the transfer board, and (R1) refused to try due to being scared. (S1) stated (R1) was never told they had to sleep in the chair if (R1) doesn't go to bed by 7:30 pm. (S1) watched (R1) overnight to ensure their safety the one time (R1) stayed in their chair. One care staff stated "at 7:30 pm- (R1) is changed by this time", explaining "it took some time to finish her routine- we started at 6:30 pm- she (R1) would lay in bed and watch tv usually or be on the phone or would watch tv". A second care staff also stated on 5/6/25 that they start getting residents ready for bed at 6:30 pm, explaining how she helps (2) residents get ready, the second staff helps (2) more, and (2) additional residents, are "independent". This staff added "we never told her (R1) she had to go to bed at 7:30 pm" and (R1) can have time to watch television or read before going to sleep but was "unsure" what time (R1) fell asleep. Based on information obtained during the investigation, the Department finds the allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED- A finding that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 31, 2025 · control 59-AS-20250429120646

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 87464(d) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 15, 2025

- 87464 Basic Services (d) A facility need not accept a particular resident for care. However, if a facility chooses to accept a particular resident for care, the facility shall be responsible for meeting the resident's needs as identified in the pre-admission appraisal specified in Section 87457, Pre-admission Appraisal and providing the other basic services specified below, either directly or through outside resources. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, the Licensee did not ensure that staff provided timely assistance during the night time hours, on April 22, 2025 when staff responded at 5:00 am after (R1) called for assistance at 4:00 am, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 31, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee/Administrator agreed to conduct staff training to ensure staff provide timely assistance to residents, during the night shift, including discussing a NOC staff "on-call" schedule and staff rounds during the NOC. There has been a call system in place with a speaker on both floors. Staff is on the second floor. Training to be conducted by August 15, 2025 -Documentation to be sent by 8/15/2025.

Jul 31, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Annual Inspection and met with David Kim, Administrator and Jina Kim, Administrator. Also present was care staff, Julie Smith. LPA and Administrator toured the interior of the first floor, and the exterior of the facility including the common areas, (4) private resident rooms, (1) shared resident room, (2) resident bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and garage. The second floor is used by staff and has a gate so residents do not access. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free and each bathroom has the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring, paper towels, trash can with lid and 20-second hand-washing poster. There is sufficient 2+day perishable and 7+day non-perishable supply of food, and sharps, toxins and medications are locked in the kitchen. Hot water measured 111*F in the kitchen. LPA obtained updated facility phone number. Due to time constraints today, the annual inspection will be continued to a later date, by 8/31/2025. There are no deficiencies in this report. Exit interview. Copy of report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 31, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Annual Inspection and met with Julie Smith, caregiver. Jina Kim, Co-Administrator, and David Kim, Administrator, were contacted and arrived at the facility shortly. LPA stated the reason for the inspection. The facility is licensed for (6) residents and has a hospice waiver for (4) residents. Currently, there are (2) residents on hospice. LPA and Administrator toured the interior of the first floor, and the exterior of the facility including the common areas, (4) private resident rooms, (1) shared resident room, (2) resident bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and garage. The second floor is used by staff and has a gate so residents do not access. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free and each bathroom has the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring, paper towels, trash can with lid and 20-second hand-washing poster. There is sufficient 2+day perishable and 7+day non-perishable supply of food, and sharps, toxins and medications are locked in the kitchen. There is sufficient PPE/incontinent supplies and linens/towels/blankets. The inside temperature measured 79*F and hot water measured 106*F in a bathroom. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills, and the fire extinguisher was last serviced 7/21/23. There is a complete First Aid kit. There is (1) unlocked outside gate and a covered patio dining set. There are no pools/ponds. LPA reviewed (3) of (6) resident files and found them to be complete with all required documentation. Medications were reviewed for (2) residents. Medication is being administered per orders and staff is maintaining complete/current documentation. LPA reviewed (2) staff files and found them to contain current training documentation, including First Aid/CPR certification. Administrators have current First Aid/CPR certifications as well as their RCFE Administrator certificates (valid thru June/July 2025). Discussed Guardian system to manage staff roster. An updated copy of liability insurance was obtained (exp 10/24/24). A Technical Advisory note is issued. Exit interview. Copy of reportthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2024
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Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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