Friendly Acres Elderly Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On August 6, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Curley conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Kalaita Franco and Caregiver, Michael Alvis and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the physical plant. The facility is a single story with three resident bedrooms; two private rooms and one shared room, and one staff room. There are two full bathrooms observed. Common areas observed had dirt on the floor, spider webs on the walls, and ants were observed throughout the facility. All bedrooms had sufficient furniture, lighting, and ventilation. No accessible bodies of water or other hazards were observed. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. The fire extinguisher was fully charged. The hot water was measured at 123-127 degrees F. A comfortable temperature is maintained. Resident files and two staff records were reviewed. Staff records did not have required trainings. Resident files were not current and complete. The medication logs are accurate and up to date. Kitchen faucet was observed not on good working condition. 2-days perishables and 7-day non-perishables were present. Staff did not have CPR and administrator does not have her administrator license. A civil penalty of $250 is being issued today for not having CPR as this same citation was issued within 12 months. Sharps, chemicals, and medications were all unlocked and accessible to residents in care. Deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, cited on the LIC 809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. This report was reviewed with the caregiver and a copy of the report along with appeal rights left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2025

The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 7. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: POC

On August 30, 2024 Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) Grace Donato and Kiran Jain arrived at the facility to conduct a Plan of Correction(POC) visit with regards to citations given to the facility on 8/22/2024. LPAs met with Kalaita Franco, Administrator & Michael Alvis, cargiver and explained the purpose of the visit. As of today, 8/30/2024, deficiencies have been cleared. Report is reviewed and copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 30, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On August 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Grace Donato and Kiran Jain arrived unannounced at the facility to complete the Annual inspection. LPAs met with Michael Alvis and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the physical plant. The facility is a single story, well maintained and clean house. All common areas including the living room, dining room, and backyard were observed to be in good condition. All bedrooms had sufficient furniture, lighting, and ventilation. No accessible bodies of water or other hazards were observed. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced on November 2023. The hot water was measured at 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Room temperature was at 76 degrees F. Three resident files and two staff records were reviewed. The medication logs are accurate and up to date. The kitchen is clean and well-organized. Food supplies are adequate and stored properly, with no expired items observed. Based on records review, 3 out of 3 residents have Needs and Services Appraisals, 1 out of 3 residents doesn’t have Admission Agreement. 2 out of 2 staff members don't have an updated 1st Aid training. Administrator doesn't have current Admin certification. A Technical Violation was given due to the Knives not being locked. Caregiver immediately locked the knives. Deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, cited on the LIC 809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with the caregiver and a copy of the report along with appeal rights left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

On this day LPA Vado conducted an unannounced case management - deficiencies visit in order to observe and clear citations issued on a previous annual visited conducted on 10/14/2023. LPA Vado met with administrator Kalaita Franco then caregiver Mike Alvis. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit. On this day the following citations were are not completed per observations and interviews conducted. Ongoing civil penalties are being issued on this day for each citation that has not been cleared. Civil penalties are ongoing until corrected. "87412(a) - The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: " Civil penalty assessed from 10/31/2023 through 11/08/2023 at $100 a day = $900 - Penalty is ongoing until corrected. "87506(a) - The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff." Civil penalty assessed from 10/31/2023 through 11/08/2023 at $100 a day = $900 - Penalty is ongoing until corrected. "80075(f) - (f) Staff responsible for providing direct care and supervision shall receive training in first aid from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross." Civil penalty assessed from 10/24/2023 through 11/08/2023 at $100 a day = $1600 - Penalty is ongoing until corrected. Continued on next page... Page 2 - LIC809 - Case Management Deficiencies "87405(a) Administrator - Qualifications and Duties. All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator." Civil penalty assessed from 10/17/2023 through 11/08/2023 at $100 a day = $2300 - Penalty is ongoing until corrected. This report is reviewed with both Mike Alvis and the administrator Kalaita Franco. Copy of this report is provided on this day. Appeal rights are provided on this day.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 8, 2023

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jason Lund arrived unannounced annual/required inspection. LPA Lund met with Licensee Kalaita Franco explained the purpose of the visit. Census:3 LPA Lund and Licensee Kalaita Franco toured/inspected the facility with licensee. Each room is equipped with a bed for each resident working lights and a night stand. Bathroom next to the staff room & Room 1 was observed. Room 2 and 3 and bathroom were observed. Facility has functioning smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors in the hallway, and in each resident room. Facility has a written emergency disaster plan. All outdoor and indoor passageway are free and clear of obstruction. All toilets and showers have grab bars installed for residents' use. No pools or bodies of water were observed during today's visit. LPA observed at least one week of nonperishable and two (2) days of perishable foods. Toxic chemicals are stored away in the garage. Centrally stored medications are locked in two kitchen cabinet. Licensee stated that there are no Medication Administration Record Sheet for all three residents in care. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition at the facility. Fire extinguishers located in the family room and living rooms, inspected on 11/15/2018 and are out of regulation. There are no files to review for residents 1 through 3 to review. All residents in care are missing information, which is required under title 22 to be kept at the facility. Licensee Kalaita Franco has not renewed Administrator certificate since 2018. CPR has not been renewed since 2018 for 1 Staff & Licensee Kalaita Franco. The two staff on hand today have criminal background checks, but do not have staff files for licensing to review. LPA Lund interviewed all three residents in care and stated that there needs are being taken care of. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Kalaita Franco and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 14, 2023