Graceful Gardens Senior Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:45am. LPA contacted Licensee Elianora Yebeyan and explained the reason for the visit. Shortly after Licensee arrived at approx. 10:00am, LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. There are no residents currently admitted. The facility is a single story family home consisting of a living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Attached to the home is an accessory dwelling unit that is not part of the facility operations. It has a separate address of 7446 Mammoth Avenue. The facility is fire cleared for 5 NON-AMBULATORY and 1 BEDRIDDEN residents. Bedroom #1 is designated for bedridden use. The kitchen appeared to be clean and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Sharp objects are stored in a locked drawer to the left of the stove. Cleaning supplies were observed kept inaccessible underneath the sink. The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with a bed, night stand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Hallway cabinets were observed to be able to store medication inaccessible for future residents in care. LPA also observed a sufficient amount of non-perishable foods, and linen stored in these cabinets as well. There is a dedicated area for the posting of required documents directly by the entry way and across the hallway cabinets. LPA observed bathrooms to be clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. LPA observed non-skid mats. The hot water was measured in each bathroom between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed cabinets in the bathrooms to store toiletries inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the common areas. These included family room and dining area. The common areas were checked for cleanliness and furniture was checked for functionality during time of visit. There is a fireplace in the living room. It is double screened and there are no tools. The common areas were observed to be properly furnished and relatively clean at the of the visit. There is a staff room and LPA observed it to be empty at this time. It is inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed appropriate signage regarding infection control posted throughout the facility. LPA observed sanitizer readily available in areas with high touch surfaces. Common room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detectors were operational at the time of the visit. Fire extinguishers were observed fully charged and last purchased 02/2026. The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. A motorized gate is installed at the front entry. The gate is secured against entry from the exterior when closed, but residents may exit the gated area freely at all times, including during emergencies. The back and sides of the house are separated from the front yard by gates. The gate in the backyard has a self-latching mechanism for persons to exit the backyard. LPA observed appropriate furniture for outdoor use. There is no attached garage.There are no bodies of water on the premises at the present time. There are two storage sheds inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed then to store incontinent supplies, decorations and other items for facility use. No Records review or medications review conducted during the visit. Infection control / Emergency Disaster plan: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility's infection control practices and the facility's emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency disaster drills are to be conducted quarterly. The facility’s emergency disaster plan is up to date and is adequate. Both the infection control plan and the emergency disaster plan are reviewed/updated annually by the facility’s administrator. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested, all alarms were functional at the time of the visit. During today’s visit LPA obtained a copy of the facilities Limited Liability insurance. Exit interview conducted and copy of the report was issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Yee conducted an announced Prelicensing and Component III visit to inspect the facility and to ensure that the facility is in compliance with Title 22 requirements. LPA Yee met with Karpis Arakelyan, Applicant and Elianora Yebeyan, Designated Administrator. The facility is a single storey family home consisting of a living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Attached to the home is an accessory dwelling unit that is not part of the facility operations. It has a separate address of 7446 Mammoth Avenue. The facility is fire cleared for 5 NON-AMBULATORY and 1 BEDRIDDEN residents. Bedroom #1 is designated for bedridden use. The CARE Inspection tool was used on today's visit. The following was observed on today's visit: the living room was observed with a sofa, love seat, 2 end tables and a coffee table. The fire place was observed covered with a fire place screen. A large screen television is mounted over the fireplace. the dining room was observed with a table and 6 chairs the kitchen is equipped with a stove, a microwave, toaster, a large refrigerator and a small refrigerator for storage of medications, a small table with 4 chairs and a water filtration system. Sufficient plates, cups and bowls were observed for 6 residents. Pots and pans for preparation of meals were observed. Dish soap and cleaning solutions are stored in a locked cupboard under the kitchen sink. Sharp knives are stored in a locked drawer to the right side of the stove. Insufficient non-perishable foods for minimum of 7 days were observed. Perishable foods for a minimum or 2 days will be purchased prior to accepting the first resident. 4 buckets of emergency food was observed Located in the kitchen is a stacked washer and dryer for residents' laundry. Bedroom #1 was observed with 2 bed, 2 lamps, 1 folding chair, 2 night stands and a built in closet, 2 little covered trash cans. No dressers were observed. Bedroom #2 was observed with 2 beds, 2 night stands, 2 lamps and a built in closet. No dressers or chairs were observed. Bedroom #3 was observed with 2 beds, 2 large sized -2 drawer cupboard that were used for night stands and as a dresser, a built in closet. A chairs was observed. Bedroom #4, used as a office/staff bedroom was observed with a queen size bed, dresser, 2 lamps, a chair and filing cabinet. The following linens were observed on all 6 beds: a mattress cover, a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a comforter. A total of 7 blankets were observed in the room closet and in the linen closet. Additional twin sized blankets will be purchased to allow for weekly changes. Extra flat sheets, pillow cases, fitted sheets, bath towels, hand towels and face towels were observed in the linen closet in the hallway. Medications will be centrally stored in one of the locked hallway cupboards. Hygiene products, board games and extra cleaning solutions were also stored in a locked hallway closet. A private bathroom located inside bedroom #2 is equipped with a walk in shower stall, a toilet and a single sink. Grab bars, slip resistant mat and a shower chair were observed in the shower, no grab bars were observed by the toilet. Water temperature was tested and read 118.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The common bathroom is equipped with a walk in shower stall, a toilet and a sink. Grab bars and a slip resistant mat were observed in the shower stall. No grab bars were observed by the toilet. Water temperature was tested and read 119.8 degrees Fahrenheit. the resident hallway did not have night lights. The combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors located in all the bedrooms and hallway were tested and were operational. The only mounted fire extinguisher is located by the front door and kitchen. It was purchased on 4/8/25. The auditory devices mounted on the outside exiting glass doors located in the living room, bedroom #1, bedroom #2 and the front door were observed to be operational. postings were observed but was missing the facility visiting hours The facility has a land line telephone. Telephone # is (818)849-6025 the backyard has a covered patio furnished with 3 armchairs and a coffee table and located to the back left hand corner is a covered gazebo furnished with a table and 10 chairs and 2 foot rests. trash cans were on the streets for trash pickup on Thursday. the front yard was observed to be clean The following corrections need to be completed prior to licensure: purchase additional light warm blankets in quantities to allow for weekly changing or as needed post the facility's visiting hours purchase additional non-perishable foods to meet Title 22 requirement for a minimum of 7 days. update facility sketch to include the meeting point and the location of the shut off valves purchase dressers for bedroom #1 and bedroom #2 install grab bars by the toilets in the private and common bathroom place night lights in the hallway purchase a chair for bedroom #1 and bedroom #3 and 2 chairs for bedroom #2. The following needs to be addressed after licensure if not already addressed with the above corrections: provide an internet usage plan for residents include a fire safety plan for emergency preparedness and for bedridden residents Licensee will purchase General liability insurance in the amount of $1 million per occurrence and a total aggregate of $3 million dollars when licensed. A certificate of insurance naming the Department as the certificate holder to be provided to the Department. Licensee will purchase the required perishable foods for a minimum of 2 days prior to accepting the first resident. Licensee will contact LPA Yee when the corrections have been completed. Component III was conducted with Karpis Arakelyan and Elianora Yebeyan on today's visit. Exit interview was conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 9, 2025

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 COMP II Participants: Karpis Arakelyan, CEO; Elianora Yebeyan, Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On 3/5/25, 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, Mar 5, 2025