La Casita Senior Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Annual Inspection on 02/03/2026. LPA met with Jessica Hernandez, who is the caregiver/Licensee/Administrator. There were two (2) staff and five (5) residents at the time of inspection. Facility was found to be clean and exits were unobstructed. There are 2 bathrooms that were clean, sanitary and appropriately furnished with non-slip mats, shower chairs, soap and paper towels. The kitchen was clean and well-organized. There was an ample supply of perishable and non-perishable food as required as per Title 22. Sharps were kept in a locked cupboard in the kitchen. Soaps and cleaning supplies were stored in a locked cupboard under the kitchen sink, and in the locked laundry room. The living room provided a nice seating area with a large television and lounge chairs for residents to elevate their legs. Bedrooms were furnished as per regulation with additional homey touches. There were plenty of extra linens. The office area includes a locked cabinet for medications and resident records. The facility grounds include a covered patio with seating. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility's last fire drill was held on 11/01/2026. The fire extinguisher was purchased on 04/01/2025 and was fully charged. The water temperature was 116.6 degrees F which is within regulation. There was a sufficient amount of cleaning supplies and hygiene products available. LPA observed adequate emergency food and water supply. Toxins secured in the garage, which is locked. All exterior doors have operational auditory alarms. LPA discussed hospice training and updating the Needs and Services Plans with Licensee and Administrator/Caregiver. LPA reviewed five (5) resident records and 2 staff files and found them to be complete. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 3, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Annual Inspection on 03/21/2025. LPA met with Mayra Hernandez, who is the Licensee. There was one staff and 2 clients in residency at the time of inspection. Facility was found to be clean and exits were unobstructed. There are 2 bathrooms that were clean, sanitary and appropriately furnished with non-slip mats, shower chairs, soap and paper towels. The kitchen was clean and well-organized. There was an ample supply of perishable and non-perishable food as required as per Title 22. Sharps were kept in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Soaps and cleaning supplies were stored in a locked cupboard under the kitchen sink, and in the locked laundry room. The living room provided a nice seating area with a large television and lounge chairs for residents to elevate their legs. Bedrooms were furnished as per regulation with additional homey touches. There were plenty of extra linens. The office area includes a locked cabinet for medications and resident records. The facility grounds include a covered patio with lots of seating and an abundance of plants, flowers, lights and bird feeders for the residents' enjoyment and a ramp for residents' easy access. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Facility's last fire drill was held on 1/03/2025. The fire extinguisher was fully charged. There was a sufficient amount of cleaning supplies and hygiene products available. LPA observed adequate emergency food and water supply. Toxins secured in the garage, which is locked; an alarm will be added.. LPA reviewed 2 resident records and 3 staff files and found them to be complete. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2025

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual-Continuation Inspection at La Casita Senior Care. At the time of inspection there were 3 residents and 2 staff. Administrator Jessica Hernandez accompanied LPA on a tour of facility. LPA found facility clean and well-organized. Bathrooms had required grab bars and showers had either a non-skid surface or bath matsas well as shower chairs. Kitchen was clean and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Toxins were locked in laundry room and inaccessible to residents. Residents were all clean and dressed appropriately. Staff were busy interacting with residents as they all watched a Western movie together. LPA continued a review of facility's resident and personnel files and found them to be complete and well-organized. No deficiencies were found at the time of this inspection. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Annual Inspection on 01/17/2024. LPA met with Jessica Hernandez, who is the Licensee/Administrator. There was one additional caregiver and 3 clients in residency at the time of inspection. Facility was found to be clean and exits were unobstructed. There are 2 bathrooms that were clean, sanitary and appropriately furnished with non-slip mats, shower chairs, soap and paper towels. The kitchen was clean and well-organized. There was an ample supply of perishable and non-perishable food as required as per Title 22. Sharps were kept in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Soaps and cleaning supplies were stored in a locked cupboard under the kitchen sink. The living room provided a nice seating area with a large television and lounge chairs for residents to elevate their legs. Bedrooms were furnished as per regulation with additional homey touches. There were plenty of extra linens. The office area includes a locked cabinet for medications and resident records. There is also a covered patio in the back yard which provide seating and a ramp for residents' easy access. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and fire doors were tested and operational. Facility's last fire drill was held on 1/3/24. The fire extinguisher was fully charged. There was a sufficient amount of cleaning supplies and hygiene products available. LPA observed adequate emergency food and water supply. Toxins secured in the garage, which is locked and alarmed. LPA will return at a later date to review records. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 17, 2024