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Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by staff and administrator joined 40 minutes later. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and staff. Administrator certificate # 6073458740 expires 01/01/2027. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 4 bed facility with a current census of 4. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 110 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 09/26/2025 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed two (2) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit. .the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 21, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kesha Lewis arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was met by licensee and administrator. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator and licensee. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 4 bed facility with a current census of 3. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Hot water temperature was measured at 116 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. All necessary documents were in place. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 01/25/2024 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed three (3) resident facility files, COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports left at conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 1, 2024

Type of visit: Post Licensing

On 08/08/2024 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Avelina Martinez made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct an post required inspection. LPA Martinez met with Ellerie Santos and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Martinez inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, activity room, and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility has a fire clearance for two ambulatory clients and two non-ambulatory clients in rooms three and four. Furthermore, the facility has an approved hospice waiver for one. Ellerie Santos will be the Administrator of this facility. The facility administrator has a current certificate. The LPA Martinez toured the facility with Ellerie Santos on 08/08/2024 at 10:30 AM. LPA Martinez reviewed two client files and one staff files, which the files were complete and maintained. The facility has an infection control plan and a natural disaster plan. The last fire drill was conducted on July 02, 2024. The facility has a first aid kit, and a locked office for medication storage. LPA Martinez reviewed one medication administration record (MAR), which was complete and maintained. The facility has an adequate food supply. All common areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry room, and kitchen were sanitary and clean. The exterior of the facility is clear of debris, and the facility has a furnished patio for client use. The facility water temperature measured at 105 degrees, and the facility temperature measured at 73 degrees. Based on this post pre-licensing visit, the facility is in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2024

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Avelina Martinez arrived announced to conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA Avelina Martinez met with Ellerie Santos, Elinore Ramas, Dennis Ramas, who assisted LPA Martinez in today’s inspection November 17, 2023. Facility has a fire clearance for two ambulatory clients and two non-ambulatory clients in rooms three and four. Furthermore, the facility has an approved hospice waiver for one. Ellerie Santos will be the Administrator of this facility. The facility administrator has a current certificate. LPA Avelina Martinez inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, and kitchen. The facility was toured both indoors and outdoors with Ellerie Santos, Elinore Ramas, Dennis Ramas. The facility has a well water system, which was last inspected on October 17, 2023. The facility also has a propane tank, which is serviced every month. The facility has a lock box for P&I funds, and has a current surety bond. The facility has a designated room for medication and facility files. The medication room will be locked. The facility has submitted an infection control plan, natural disaster plan, liability insurance, surety bond, and well water inspection report to the Department. Moreover, the facility has the required postings posted throughout the facility. The facility smoke detectors, carbon detectors, and fire extinguishers are in good repair. The facility has a first aid kit. The facility has a shaded patio area for client use. The facility has no large bodies of water. All resident rooms are furnished, and common areas are furnished. The facility kitchen is sanitary and furnished. Continued... All toxins, sharp objects, and other hazards will be stored in a locked cabinet. The facility laundry rooom will be locked, as it will store cleaning supplies and other toxins. The facility will not have cameras in the common areas. The exterior of the facility will have cameras. In addition, the facility has a designated room for staff. The applicants have passed the pre-licensing component of the application process. LPA Martinez will notify the Central Application Bureau (CAB) that the pre-licensing has been completed and passed. The Licensees/Administrator have attended a component three PowerPoint presentation. As a result, LPA Avelina Martinez waived the component three section. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Applicants.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 7, 2023

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 4 COMP II Participants: Elinore Ramas, Owner/Authorized Representative; Ellerie Santos, Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 10/20/23, 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, Oct 20, 2023