New Horizon Board and Care VII

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Guillen made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff after explaining the purpose of the visit. Administrator (AD) Imelda Aguila was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed the Administrator certificate was current with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. This is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed to six non-ambulatory residents, of which one may be bedridden, with a hospice waiver for five. The facility is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, two resident bathrooms, one staff bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and an attached garage. During the inspection, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility and observed the following: LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. LPA observed six residents in care and four staff present. LPA observed the See Something Say Something Poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the facility entrance. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets with additional linens stored in the hallway storage closet. LPA observed Resident (R1) has a half rail with no doctor's order; a deficiency was cited on today's date. LPA observed bathrooms were clean and equipped with grab bars and non skid floor mats. LPA observed all windows were appropriately screened. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 114.8 and 116.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed the backyard had a shaded sitting area with furniture for resident use. Continued on LIC809-C LPA observed the facility had a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with a service date of July 21, 2025. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. LPA observed knives and sharps to be stored in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be unlocked and accessible to residents under the kitchen sink. Per staff interview the lock was removed after it was broken about 2 weeks ago; a deficiency was cited on today's date. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked and centrally stored in the laundry room storage cabinet. LPA observed the First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on June 2, 2026. LPA began review of the records. LPA reviewed five resident records. All the required documentation were present and current in the residents files reviewed. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and were associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 30, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Blenda Bautista and explained the purpose of the inspection. Licensee Imelda Aguila arrived at approximately 11:00 a.m. During the inspection, LPA and Staff Bautista conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a single-story house with five bedrooms, and three bathrooms, with one bedroom being occupied by staff. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 123.0 degrees Fahrenheit; a Technical Violation was issued on this date. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen, hallway, and laundry room; all were observed to be fully charged with service tags dated July 22, 2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed three resident files and two staff files. LPA observed four of five residents to be sleeping. LPA interviewed one resident and two staff. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 10, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Claudia Gutierrez and Eboni Bently made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPAs was greeted and granted entry by Staff Blenda Bautista and explained the purpose of the inspection. Licensee Imelda Aguila arrived at approximately 2:00 p.m. During the inspection, LPAs and Staff Bautista conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a single-story house with five bedrooms, and three bathrooms, with one bedroom being occupied by staff. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPAs observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 110.4 - 112.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated July 22, 2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPAs reviewed five of five resident files and three staff files. Staff files are not currently being maintained for Licensee or Administrator; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Four of five resident files did not have an appraisal dated or signed in the last twelve months; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Staff files did not contain any documentation for staff training on hospice, postural supports, or restricted health conditions and Licensee was unable to provide LPA with documentation; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. LPA interviewed residents and staff. (Cont. LIC809-C) Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 21, 2024