Lamar's Haven

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Blanca Gonzalez conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPA was greeted by staff and the purpose of the visit was explained. Administrator Kaneesha Lamar arrived shortly after. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) residents age range 60 and over of which one (1) may be non-ambulatory. The residents receive services from South Central Regional Center. The facility is a two- story home located in Carson. The home consists of four (4) bedrooms, a staff room, three (3) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, an attached garage, and an outside covered patio area. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: LPA conducted a record review of three (3) resident files and four (4) staff files. All files were complete and observed to contain the required documents. Medications are centrally stored on the kitchen counter in lock boxes. LPA reviewed three (3) client Medication Administration Records. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. continued on LIC809C The facility has a current emergency disaster plan. The Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the living room, was tested and operational. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the home and in resident bedrooms. Fire extinguishers were observed in the kitchen and the upstairs hallway. Regular emergency drills are conducted; last documented emergency drill was conducted 06/28/2026. Resident rooms were inspected and were observed to contain mattresses in good condition, adequate lighting, dresser and closet space for each resident. Bed linens, comforters and bath towels were adequately stocked and in good repair at the time of visit. Extra, clean linens were observed in a hall closet. Bathrooms were found clean and free of odors. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. The water temperature measured at 109.5°F and 107.9°F, which is within the required 105°-120°F. Living room and dining area are clean and have sufficient seating. Kitchen was observed clean and free of pests. LPA observed sufficient supply of nonperishable food for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning supplies were observed to be stored away from food supplies. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that can pose a danger were locked in a hall closet and inaccessible to residents. There are no pools or large bodies of water on the premises. There is a covered patio providing a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, no deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. Exit interview held, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Kaneesha Lamar.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/01/25, at 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott conducted an unannounced annual required inspection visit to Lamar’s Haven LLC. LPA met with Kaneesha Lamar, Administrator, and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is approved for (4) elderly adults ages 60 and over of which (1) may be non-ambulatory. Currently, the facility has (2) ambulatory residents. The residents are South Central Los Angeles Regional Center residents. None of the residents have Restricted Health Care Conditions and none are utilizing postural supports or protective devices. The facilities annual fees are current. The facility is a two-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: five (5) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, an attached garage, and an outside covered patio area. LPA conducted a records review of (2) resident records, (5) staff records, (2) client Personal & Incidental Records and reviewed the facility disaster plan. All resident and staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. LPA reviewed (2) resident Medication Administration Records and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit. At 1:40pm, LPA and staff toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. Report Continued on LIC809-C The water temperature met Title 22 regulations and measured 110.6 F degrees. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to have a first aid kit, manual, and a fire blanket. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharp objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available for the residents. There are two (2) fire extinguisher fully charged and last serviced on 05/06/2025. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. The last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 05/12/2025. The administrator’s certificate is valid from 06/02/2024 through 06/01/2026. The facilities liability insurance is valid from 03/31/2025 through 03/31/2026. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and clients. LPA observed that sanitizing stations were in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed that the facility had the required postings, posted throughout the facility. LPA advised the administrator to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Licensing (www.cdss.ca.gov) for Provider Informational Notices (PIN) and for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance and other related issues. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview was held, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Kaneesha Lamar, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 1, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/24/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Kaneesha Lamar, Administrator, and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is approved for (4) elderly adults ages 60 and over of which (1) may be non-ambulatory. Currently, the facility has (2) residents. The clients are South Central Los Angeles Regional Center clients. The facilities annual fees are current. The facility is a two-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: five (5) residents' rooms, three (3) common bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside covered patio area. LPA conducted a records review of (2) resident records, (4) staff records, (2) residents Personal & Incidental Records and reviewed the facility disaster plan. All resident & staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. LPA reviewed (2) resident Medication Administration Records and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for residents’ personal belongings is available. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured 110.5 F. LPA observed the facility to have a first aid kit and manual. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. Report continued on LIC809-C LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained properly. The facility has two (2) fire extinguishers that were charged. A working landline telephone remains available. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 04/11/2024. The facility has current liability insurance. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed that sanitizing stations were in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed that the facility had the required postings, posted throughout the facility. LPA further observed the facility to have a 60-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). LPA advised the administrator to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Licensing (www.cdss.ca.gov) for Provider Informational Notices (PIN) and for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance and other related issues. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe any deficiencies, therefore no citations were issued at this time. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to Kaneesha Lamar, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 24, 2024