Cedars Assisted Living

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 9/22/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perchui Milena Khurshudyan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Nichelle Gillyard conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection and met with the Administrator Stepan Sarmazian. This is a Change of Ownership Application from facility " CEDARS ASSISTED LIVING, INC. 197608267" to “CEDARS ASSISTED LIVING INC. 197611027”. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 02/26/2026. Fire clearance was approved on 08/05/2026 for a total capacity of 175, of which 85 Ambulatory, 82 Non-ambulatory and 8 can be Bedridden in rooms #101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 112, 114, 122, and 142. Delayed egress approved for 5 Memory Care Unit doors. Hospice waiver request will be submitted to the Department by 9/23/2026. Today's site visit consisted of LPA/LPM touring the physical plant inside and outside the property and observed the following: The facility is a two (2) story building, with residents’ rooms, private bathrooms, common areas: dining/living room, activity rooms, and multiple public bathrooms. At the time of this inspection, there were seventy-two (72) Assisted Living residents, thirty-four (34) Memory Care residents, 1 resident is bedridden, and one (1) resident receiving hospice care services. The facility has two (2) Memory Care Units: Evergreen is located on the second floor, and Willow is located on the ground floor. The Evergreen Memory Care section of the facility has its own activity, television, dining area and patio area. The door has a code and delayed egress on the doors. Willow Memory Care also has its own activity, television, dining area and patio area. There is one (1) medication room on the second floor. Continue on LIC809-C The Assisted Living Unit has its own activity room on the second floor, the dining area and a TV/Living room are on the first floor. The Assisted Living Unit has access to a huge patio area with proper seating for residents. There are two (2) elevators in the facility. There are three (3) stairways that have evacuation chairs. Roof access is inaccessible to residents. Evacuation routes are clearly labelled and posted throughout the facility. COMMON AREAS: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 70-73°F. The Common areas are furnished with adequate furniture to accommodate a maximum capacity of 175 residents. This included living room furniture, a television, tables and chairs and a dining area. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. LPA/LPM observed license to be posted in a visible area along with the complaint poster and personal rights, including other required postings. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were located throughout the facility, and at 12:40pm they were tested and observed to be operational. LPA/LPM also observed fire extinguishers located throughout and outside of the facility, and they were last serviced on 04/06/2026. A fire inspection is conducted every year on the operation of the sprinkler system, electrical panels, water heaters, fire extinguishers, manual pull alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. Copy of the inspection report was given to LPA. No obstructions, nor tripping hazards observed. KITCHEN / DINING areas: The kitchen / meal preparation is located on the first floor. The kitchen is fully stocked with perishable and nonperishable foods, properly stored and labeled. Food is restocked regularly at least 2 times a week. The commercial refrigerators and freezers observed to maintain required temperatures, appliances and fixtures observed to be functional. Sharp knives/objects observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care at the time of the visit. The kitchen work area surface appeared generally clean, and no food items are stocked with cleaning supplies. Facility menu appears to meet the daily dietary needs of the residents. No pesticides, nor poisons were observed near any food areas. The residents with special dietary needs are posted in the kitchen prep area with pictures of the residents and their food choices or required preparation. The dining area is separated from the kitchen with a locked door. Residents do not have access to the kitchen area. At the time of the tour, different residents were observed having lunch with proper feeding utensils/plates/cups. Next to the kitchen/dining room area is a vending machine available for residents. Continue on LIC809-C BEDROOMS: There are 175 beds designated for residents’ use. LPA/LPM observed accommodations in resident bedrooms and bathrooms for safety, privacy, and comfort. Random resident rooms were inspected and observed to maintain required furnishing and sufficient lighting, linens, blankets, closet space and dressers. All bedrooms were observed to be clean, sanitary, and clear of obstructions. Signaling system is present in all bedrooms to request staff assistance. LPA activated the signaling system in a randomly inspected bedroom and staff responded promptly. (Response time was within four (4) minutes). Bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary with necessary supplies and required safety fixtures (grab bars, anti-slip floor striping). Hot water temperature measured 112-122.9°F. The hot water tank was adjusted immediately during the visit. LPA requested 24 hour water temperature log submitted to the Department. The CAB will be notified about the hot water temperature log. COMMON BATHROOMS: There are several common bathrooms throughout the upstairs and downstairs area. The staff and resident bathrooms are not shared. Sufficient supplies of toilet paper, napkins, and trash cans with lids were observed. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located on the ground floor. The washers/dryers appear to be in good condition. Laundry supplies are kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. MEDICATION ROOM: The facility has one designated Medication-room that is located on the 2nd floor by the Memory Care unit. The Med-room was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. There are always two (2) Med-techs in the facility to pass out medication. The facility also has two (2) MedCarts that were observed to be locked inside the medication room. Medications are properly labeled and stored. First aid kits were observed on each medication cart and stocked with required supplies. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: There is a gated parking lot at the back of the facility. The facility has sufficient yard space. LPA/LPM observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for the residents. No bodies of water. An emergency exit plan/sketch along with other posting requirements were available in the hallway next to the entrance. Facility’s main doors are the primary entry/exit access point, with three (3) emergency exits being located off the garden area, parking lot, and three stairwells. Emergency exit routes are clear of obstructions. Continue on LIC809-C In addition to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was conducted at 10:00am. LPA/LPM discussed the following which include but is not limited to Component III; care and supervision, reporting requirements, preplacement, criminal record, food service, medications and maintaining physical plant and resident/staff records, house rules, and restricted health conditions. Due to FAS error during the inspection, a printed copy of the Inspection Tool was provided to the Administrator. Pursuant to Title 22, CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment appears to be compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised. OTHER: . The Administrator has expressed interest in receiving Technical Support Program (TSP) assistance. The LPA will submit a TSP request for the facility once it becomes licensed. The request will cover the following areas: Dementia Care, Medication, and Care and Supervision. . LPA/LPM suggested that monthly disaster drills be announced to residents so that those who are interested may participate in the training. . Laundry services will be provided separately for each resident to prevent clothing from being mixed. Alternatively, a laundry net will be used for each resident’s clothing to keep items separated. . Staff will ensure that snacks are provided to all residents in the facility. Staff will check residents’ rooms on both floors and offer snacks as needed. . The Administrator will contact the Building and Safety Department to obtain approval for the installation of handicap-accessible doors in the dining room area and at the first-floor exit leading to the courtyard. . LIC 309 will be updated to include the list of the corporation’s managing members, along with their names and titles. The updated LIC309 will be submitted to the Department by 9/23/26. There were no immediate health and safety hazards observed at the time of this inspection. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was signed and delivered to facility Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2026