Morning Star R.C.F.E.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seo Jeon conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Rita Gamez, Caregiver, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit, there were two (2) staff members and eight (8) residents present. Facility Overview: The facility is a one-story home with (7) bedrooms and (3) bathrooms, including an attached garage. There are no pools or known firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility has infection control plan in file. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. The outdoor area was free of hazards. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Both the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational, and the hot water temperature was 113°F. Fire extinguisher located at kitchen wall has current inspection tag. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C.... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for three (3) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked. LPA reviewed medications for four (4) residents, confirming that all medications were listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and accounted for. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire drill conducted on February 27, 2026 which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 4, 2026

Allegation investigated: Staff financially abusing resident's.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility in order to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator, Marilyn Macanig, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPA conducted interviews, conducted a walk through, and conducted records review. Unsubstantiated “Staff financially abusing resident's.” It was alleged that Staff #1 (S1), and Staff #2 (S2) were soliciting residents to provide cash gifts, paid vacations, and resident’s estates. It was alleged that staff working at the facility were aware of this but had failed to report it. The Department interviewed (5) residents. (3) of (5) residents revealed they never gifted staff cash gifts, paid for vacations, to left them their estate. (2) of (5) residents were unable to be interviewed due to cognitive condition. Interviews were conducted with (4) staff members including S1 and S2. S1 and S2 denied the allegations, and denied having knowledge of any staff accepting such gifts. (2) of (4) staff interviewed denied they ever accepted any gifts and denied having knowledge of any allegations. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 10, 2026 · control 18-AS-20210623162540

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seo Jeon conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Rita Gamez, Caregiver, and informed them of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit, there were one (1) staff member and seven (7) residents present. Facility Overview: The facility is a one-story home with seven (7) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. There are no pools or known firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department requirements. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. The outdoor area was free of hazards. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in kitchen drawers and inaccessible to residents. Both the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational, and the hot water temperature was 114°F. Fire extinguishers located at kitchen and hallways had current inspection tags. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C..... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for three (3) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All resident medications were securely locked in staff office. LPA reviewed medications for three (3) residents, confirming that all medications were listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and accounted for. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire drill conducted on 4-27-2025, which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 30, 2025

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to follow up on a death report (LIC 624A) received by Community Care Licensing, Riverside Adult and Senior Regional Office on 05/06/2024. LPA identified herself, and met with Caregiver, Rita Gamez, and explained the purpose of the visit. Additionally, the LPA spoke to the Assistant Administrator, Marilyn Ponteres over the phone to explain the purpose of the visit. Gamez accompanied LPA on a tour of the facility. There were no health and safety concerns present during the visit. The department received a death report for resident 1 (R1). R1 passed away on 04/22/2024. Under the Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 Article 04. Operating Requirements 87211 (a) (1) (A), a deficiency will be cited due to the Administrator not reporting to the Department until 05/06/2024, the 14th day after resident 1(R1) had passed away. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was discussed and provided along with copies of the LIC809-D, the LIC811 and Appeal Rights were provided to the Caregiver, Rita Gamez, as evidenced by her signature.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 17, 2024

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: HSC 87211(a)(1)(A) · Plan of correction due date: May 24, 2024

Reporting Requirements: (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as... (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence...(A) Death of any resident from any cause regardless of where the death occurred...This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA’s record reviews and interview with the Assistant Administrator, Marilyn Ponteres, it was determined that the Assistant Administrator failed to report the death of R1 on 04/22/2024 until 05/06/2024, to CCL the death within 7days. This poses a health and safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 17, 2024

Plan of correction: The Assistant Administrator, Marilyn Ponteres has agreed to submit to the LPA a document that she has read the regulation and training that will be provided to the staff, POC is due by 05/24/2024.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that six (6) clients live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. The Assistant Administrator, Marilyn M Macanig was advised of the annual over the phone. The Caregiver, Rita Gamez conducted and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Six (6) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration: LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Marilyn M Macany Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 06/24/2023. The Administrator submitted her renewal on 08/01/2023 to the Department of Social Services. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 74 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 107.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked closet for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet located in hallway closet. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There is not a pool at the facility. There is two (2) secured gates that have a self-latching lock on the northwest and northeast sides of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and four (4) first aid kits. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 06/24/2023. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed nine (9) smoke detectors and one (1) carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There were two (2) fire extinguishers on site, date charged was 04/26/2023. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to Caregiver, Rita Gamez.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 17, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.