Maria Teresa Home Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On June 9, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts, Reza Jamaly (LPA) and Arvin Villanueva (LPA), arrived unannounced at this facility to conduct the annual inspection visit. LPAs met with the licensee/administrator, Maria Teresa Sanchez (AD). Present during today’s visit were five residents with two staff members. Overview: Facility is a one-story home located in a residential neighborhood. Facility is licensed to serve up to six elderly residents, up to six may be non-ambulatory. Facility does not have a clearance for bedridden, delayed egress, and locked exterior/interior. Facility has a hospice waiver for four residents. Physical Inspection: Areas inspected include, but not limited to, the kitchen, resident units, resident bathrooms, dining room and outdoor areas. LPA inspected 4 resident bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Bathrooms are equipped with non-skid flooring and grab bars. Faucet, toilet and shower are in working condition. Hot water temperature was 112 degrees Fahrenheit in one of the bathrooms. During inspection of the bathrooms, LPAs observed resident medications, such as eye drops, powder, and nostril spray, were accessible in the bathroom. Also, LPA observed Lysol spray under the bathroom sink. Personal hygiene items were also accessible. Room temperature was maintained at 76 degrees Fahrenheit throughout this visit. There is a fire door leading to two of the residents’ bedrooms. Per fire safety, advisory was provided to ensure the fire door is closed at all times. {1 OF 3} In the kitchen/dining area, LPAs observed at least 7-day nonperishable and 2-day perishable food items. Advisory provided to obtain thermometers for each refrigerator and freezer to ensure regulatory temperature is maintained at all times. Knives/sharps were locked in a drawer. Fire extinguishers observed and last serviced on 1/29/2026. Fireplace was observed to be screened. Smoke detectors were observed throughout and one carbon monoxide detector. Adequate linen supply was observed. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked and not accessible to residents. In one of the cabinets leading to the laundry area, LPAs observed Roach and Ant Spray and other chemicals inside one of the cabinets that were accessible to residents. Also, LPAs observed one cockroach in this cabinet. Per AD, they utilize pest control. Per review of their pest control contract, they receive pest control services at least quarterly or as needed to include cockroaches. Outdoor area was inspected. Walkways were observed to be unobstructed. Fence and gate were in good repair at this time. No bodies of water were observed at this time. There is a shaded area for outdoor activities. LPA observed outdoor furniture. Shut-off valves were located. Advisory was provided to ensure all staff know the location of each of the shut-off valves and know how to operate each one in case of emergency. LPAs observed paint containers that were accessible to residents. LPAs observed gardening tool (shovel) accessible to residents. Record Reviews: Review of 3 of 5 resident files was conducted, including but not limited to, review of Admission Agreement, Physician Reports, and Ambulatory Status. Per review, all three residents were assessed to be at risk if they have direct access to personal/hygiene items. Advisory provided to ensure they maintain hospice care plan for all residents receiving hospice care. Medication review was conducted for 1 resident, including review of resident’s medication, PRN authorization letter, prescription records, Centrally Stored Medication Records, and Medication Administration Records. Advisory was provided to ensure they do not pre pour medications. Medication Guide was provided to AD to review. Review of 2 staff files included but not limited to background clearance, first aid/CPR certification, and training. {2 OF 3} Per review, facility conducts monthly Fire/Emergency Drill. Advisory provided to facility to review their Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plan at least annually and document each review. Interviews: One staff member and one resident in care were interviewed. Documents Requested: LPA requested a copy of updated Liability Insurance, LIC500, and LIC308. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, deficiencies were cited. Exit interview was conducted with AD. A copy of the report was provided upon exit. {3 OF 3}the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2026

The state marks this report as 14 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 6. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/12/2025 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pang Lee and Shakaricka Hughes arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA's met with caregiver Maria Sanchez and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility administrator was present in the facility. The current census is 6 with 3 facility staff. This facility is a single story building licensed to serve (6) non-ambulatory residents and (4) hospice residents. LPA's inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, dining area, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, laundry room and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA's observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA's observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with appropriate bedding and lighting. There are no bodies of water present. LPA's toured the kitchen and observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required regulation of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab bars and non-slip mat were observed to be stable and in good repair at this time. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in compliance with fire safety. The fire extinguisher is located in the common area and was last serviced on 01/31/2025. LPA's observed the facility has a public telephone in the kitchen area and the facility has the required posters posted. Facility thermostat was observed at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Continuation on 809-C LPA's observed toxins located on the porch patio and kept locked and inaccessible to residents in a storage. LPA's observed sharp knives kept locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. LPA's checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA's reviewed 3 out of 6 residents medications and the medication administration record (MAR) was complete. The first aid kit was checked and contained the required components. LPA's requested resident and staff files for review. LPA's reviewed 6 out of 6 resident files and they were complete. LPA's reviewed 5 staff files, and it was complete. During staff file review, it was observed that Staff (S5) did not have a LIC 503 with TB test or Chest X-ray results. Administrator states, that S5 has not started working at the facility as of 06/12/2025, per administrator S5 date of hire was May 01, 2025. Administrator states TB results or Chest X-ray will be provided prior to S5 starting at the care facility. LPA's reviewed staff criminal record clearances, and a review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are fingerprint cleared. The following documents will be email to LPA by 06/26/2025 end of day 5:00 PM: (1) Proof of Current Liability Insurance As a result of this annual visit, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Maria Sanchez and a copy of these LIC 809, LIC 809-C, LIC 9102 TA, were provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection Visit. LPA met with Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Certificate #7002625740 expires 12/16/2025. This facility is a single story building licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver for (4) residents. LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant including resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, garage and backyard area. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. There are no bodies of water present. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Hot water temperature was measured at 112.6 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen sink, which is within the required regulation of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in compliance with fire safety. Fire extinguisher last serviced 2/15/2024. LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to clients. First aid kit was checked and is complete. Fire drill completed on 5/1/2024. LPA reviewed four resident files and three staff files, including criminal record clearances. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are Fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA verified staff training for staff file reviews. LPA requested the following updated documents for community care licensing to be submitted via email by May 24, 2024: LIC 308 Designation of Administrator, LIC 500 - Personnel Report, Copy of Administrator's Certificate, and Copy of Liability Insurance with expiration date. ruth.wallace@dss.ca.gov Based on today’s visit, Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies observed or cited today. Exit interview conducted with administrator. A copy of report and LIC 811 (Confidential Names) left at facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 18, 2024