Eleonor's Place 3

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Rosendo Desahagun after introducing self and stating the reason for the visit. Administrator (Admin) Mark Cruz arrived on premise shortly after to assist with the inspection. Admin has a valid certificate expiring on December 2, 2026. The following was observed during the inspection: This is a single story property located in a residential neighborhood comprised of four resident bedrooms, one private staff bedroom, and two resident bathrooms. Facility operates within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. There are six residents in care, one of which is receiving hospice service. LPA along with Caregiver Lanie Pangilinan toured the interior portion of the facility. The facility is clean and in good repair. All common areas were inspected including the attached two car garage. LPA inspected all resident bedrooms. The resident bedrooms' were appropriately furnished, beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and sufficient storage space for each residents' personal belongings were observed. All bathrooms were found be in compliance, clean, and operational. Slip resistant mats were available. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms measured at 116.7 and 11./4 degrees Fahrenheit. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction. The exit gate is operational, and there were sufficient seating and shading in the patio area. There are no bodies of water on premise. The fire extinguisher was mounted, charged, and serviced on March 5, 2025. The auditory devices and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility maintains emergency food and water in the medication closet. LPA reviewed six of six resident and three personnel files in which no discrepancies were found. Medications were audited for two out of six residents. No discrepancies were found with medication administration and documentation. Staff training is up-to-date including CPR/First Aid. Present staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Disaster drills are conducted quarterly and documented as required. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited, and an advisory note is being issued. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Mark Cruz, and a copy of this report was provided at exit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2026

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiver staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Licensee Daryll Avendano, House Manager (HM) Mark Cruz, and Office Manager (OM) Kelsey Choi were notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Administrator Eleonor Avendano has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on October 29, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for four. The facility is a single story home with four resident bedrooms, two of which are shared and two of which are private, one staff room, two shared resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA accompanied by the HM conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPA observed six residents in care and two caregiver staff present. LPA observed residents relaxing in the living room and in the dining room. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall by the entryway of the facility. LPA inspected the four resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. All resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the two shared resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 114.6 and 114.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C A fire extinguisher is located in the hallway by the kitchen, and it was observed the be charged and serviced as of April 5, 2024. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 13, 2025. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked closet by the kitchen. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the locked closet by the kitchen. LPA observed a First Aid kit to be stored in the dining room. LPA observed the First Aid Kit has all the required components. The door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to resident. The garage is used for storage and laundry. LPA observed chemicals to be stored in the locked two car garage. LPA and HM conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior portion to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gate on the southside of the facility is self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed the six resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed six residents’ medication and medication records. LPA reviewed two staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Daryll Avendano, House Manager Mark Cruz, and Office Manager Kelsey Choi, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 27, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after introducing himself and stating the reason of the visit. Administrator Mark Cruz was notified of the visit and arrived later to assist. During the inspection, LPA and administrator conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms (two private and two shared), one staff room and one bathroom. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets and an adequate additional supply is present. The backyard has a shaded area and the route of egress is free of clutter and obstructions. There are currently six residents in care at the facility, three of which are receiving hospice care out of a waiver capacity of four. Residents are observed to be clean and appear well taken care of. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present is observed to be fully charged with up-to-date maintenance. Medication, sharp items and cleaning supplies were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed for accuracy during the visit. LPA reviewed six resident files, two staff files as well as staff and resident interviews. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, two type B deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2024