Caringhands Hillview

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct a Post-Licensing inspection and was greeted by individual (I1) who introduced themselves as Administrator, but they are not associated to the facility, Administrator, Izah Singerman arrived later. The facility does have residents with diagnosis of dementia, but there are no hospice waiver on file. Administrator reached out to centralized application bureau (CAB) to address hospice waiver application for six residents. Required postings were observed. LPA informed administrator that I1 is not associated to facility and should never be working and providing care to residents prior to a criminal record transfer clearance or exemption. Civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $100 for allowing a person to work, reside or volunteer in the facility without a fingerprint clearance exemption. The facility had a change of ownership back in March, the facility received an approved fire clearance dated 10/01/2025 that allows for a total capacity of five (5) non ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. Facility is a one story building with a total of five residents bedrooms, which bedroom #5 is a shared room and other four rooms are single occupancy rooms, room #3 bedridden room, three full bathrooms, caregiver's room, laundry area, office, garage, kitchen, dining room, living room as common areas. LPA/Administrator conducted a tour and inspection of the indoor and outdoor portions of the facility. During tour of the facility LPA/Administrator observed hoyer lift in room#2 and night stand in room #5 were blocking identified exits through the patio. Facility was found to be clean and comfortable temperature. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be last charged March 2026. All eight auditory alarms were functional. Facility's carbon monoxide/smoke detectors located throughout the facility are synchronized and were tested and operational. Bathrooms had appropriate grab bars and slip resistant mats. The facility needs to increase the amount of emergency food and water for 72 hours in case of an emergency. Facility has a storage shed located in the backyard that was found to be inaccessible to residents in care. Facility has first aid kit which was found to be appropriate during the Post-Licensing inspection. Continued on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... -At approximately 9:30am, LPA/Administrator observed that there was no record on file when was the last disaster drill was conducted at the facility. -At approximately 9:40am, LPA/Administrator observed toxins and cleaning supplies were unlocked under the kitchen sink. -At approximately 9:45am, LPA/Administrator measured water temperature at 132.4, 134.8 and 125.8 which are not within regulation between 105 & 120 degrees F, there were no warning signs about faucet dispensing hot water. The Administrator adjusted water heater immediately. -At approximately 9:50am, LPA/Administrator observed limited amount of two-day supply of perishable but adequate supply of seven day non-perishable food. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings, and resident’s beds were outfitted with mattress pads as required by Title 22 Regulations. Resident records, personnel records and medication were locked and inaccessible to resident's in care in a locked cabinet located in the office. Refrigerated food was found to be stored in a safe manner being labeled and dated. A supply of hygiene products were observed. The facility does not have a generator (technical violation issued). Also, garbage cans did not have a tight fitting covers for all bedrooms (technical violation issued). Medication and medication records reviewed. LPA initiated file review at 10:00am. Three staff files and five resident's file were reviewed. All residents have updated medical assessment, but two out of five residents (R2 & R3) needs care plans. As of today, four out of five residents have not been provided with an admission agreement addendum identifying the change of ownership (technical violation issued). Also, Residents (R1, R2, R3) doesn't have half bed rails doctor's order on file (technical violation issued). During file review, LPA/Administrator observed residents (R1 & R2) had a hospitalization, but they were not reported to CCL. One out of three staff (S2) needs to have required CPR/1st aid certificate and three out of three staff (S1, S2 & S3) needs to have initial training 40 hours complete and health screening including TB test. Administrator certificate for administrator Izah Singerman #7023098740 expires on 09/03/2026. The Administrator agreed to submit updates of the following documents by 06/01/26: LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC308 Designation of Responsibility & 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. Civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $100 for allowing a person to work, reside or volunteer in the facility without a fingerprint clearance exemption. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was signed and given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 18, 2026

The state marks this report as 14 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 10. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Prelicensing

02/24/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loera arrived to conduct a Pre-Licensing inspection and was greeted by Applicant, Izah Singerman. This is a change of ownership (CHOW) with six residents in care. This CHOW is for Applicant Caringhands Carehome, LLC. Facility received an approved fire clearance dated 10/01/2025 that allows for a total capacity of five (5) non ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. LPA conducted a tour and inspection of the indoor and outdoor portions of the facility. Facility was found to be clean and comfortable temperature with bedroom doors free from obstruction. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be last charged February 2025. Toxins and sharps are kept out of resident access and were found to be secured. Additional supply of hygiene products are available to residents. Water temperature in three out of three faucets were found to be within regulation between 105 & 120 degrees F. Bathrooms had appropriate grab bars and slip resistant mats. Auditory devices on eight (8) out of eight (8) exits were found to be working. Medications are centrally stored and secured in locked cabinet located in the office. Facility has all appropriate public documentation and personal rights information posted in common spaces within the facility. Facility has a storage shed located in the backyard that was found to be inaccessible to residents in care. Facility's carbon monoxide/smoke detectors located throughout the facility are synchronized and were tested and operational. Component III was reviewed with Applicant. No Deficiencies given during visit. Pre-Licensing completed. License will be granted upon completion of a final review and approval from the Licensing Program Manager. Exit interview conducted. This report was reviewed with applicant and a copy was provided to the Licensee. Signature on form confirms receipt of report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 24, 2026

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: SINGERMAN, IZAH Interview Method: Telephone interview On 02/04/2026, 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, Feb 4, 2026