North County Casa

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw Ross conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Manager Mary Jane Estiller, and informed her of the purpose of the visit. Facility is approved for six (6) elderly residents, ages 60 and above; all whom may be non-ambulatory; in which one (1) resident may be bedridden in bedroom #3 or #5. Facility has a hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility is one-story with five (5) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom. LPA inspected the facility inside and out. The front entrance, interior and exterior surroundings were inspected and observed to be clean and in good repair with no pathway obstruction; facility's temperature throughout the facility measured at 75 degrees. Facility's water temperature measured at 105 degrees. The bathroom was inspected and observed to be clean with working toilet and sink. There is sufficient lightings and mattress pads in all of the residents’ bedrooms. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were inspected and found to be in working order. LPA inspected the fire extinguishers and they were found to be in compliance. Cleaning solutions were observed in a locked secure area. There were no bodies of water observed on the premise. The facility does not have firearm and/or ammunition on grounds. LPA observed the kitchen area and there are 7 day non-perishable and 2 day of perishable food items was observed and found to be properly stored. All required postings are posted in the hallway area of the facility. Staff records were reviewed. All staff present have a criminal record clearance on file and are properly associated to the facility. Random resident records were reviewed. LPA observed they had the required documentation and physicians reports are up to date. LPA inspected medications and medications appear to be dispensed appropriately according to the physician's orders. Last fire drill was conducted in June 2025. No deficiencies were observed during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report and LIC 811 was provided to Manager Mary Jane Estiller.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator, Mari Dee Sandra Cid. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on 09/05/2024 for a total capacity of six (6) residents. Fire clearance was granted on 11/14/2024. LPA Kathleen Banrasavong observed the following: Structure: Facility is a one-story house. There are five (5) resident’s bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, one (1) staff bathroom, one (1) residents' bathroom, living room, dining area and kitchen. There was a separate two (2) car garage. There is not a pool. Heating/Cooling System: Central heating and air conditioning system are installed and operable. Temperature was set at 80 degrees. Bedrooms: Each resident bedroom #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 were in good repair. Five (5) bedrooms were adequately furnished with bed, chair, closet, appropriate linens, adequate lighting, and ten (10) operable dual smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and two (2) single carbon monoxide alarms. Bathrooms: One (1) residents’ bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and shower with an adequate supply of paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap dispensers. LPA tested the water temperatures in the resident bathrooms. LPA verified water temperature was measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen/Laundry: An adequate supply of dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans were observed. Knives/sharp drawer will be secured in a locked drawer located in the cabinet in the kitchen. There was adequate room for food storage. LPA observed the stove and microwave to be operational. Refrigerator/freezer were in working condition. Pantry had sufficient storage for non-perishable food. There was adequate seating for meals for all clients. Laundry room with washer and dryer was in the closet adjacent to the living room. Laundry detergents and cleaning supplies were observed in a closet under the sink and laundry closet. Living/Family room: There was a living room with furniture for all clients. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: An adequate supply of linens and hygiene supplies was stored in a cabinet in the hallway of the residence. Yards/Outside: Patio table and chairs were observed in the front yard. There was a gate on the front left side of the facility and the entry to the driveway with a self-latching closure and a button to press for the doorbell. Emergency Phone Numbers, and Exit Plan: Facility sketches were observed posted at the exits in the house. Exit signage, Let-Us-No poster, Rights of Resident Council, Theft & Loss, Personal rights, Non-discrimination observed. General items: Four (4) fire extinguishers was charged and located throughout the facility with signage; fire extinguisher were purchased on April of 2023 and October 2023. Client records will be stored in a locked cabinet. One (1) first aid kits with required components were observed. There was a locked area for medication storage. Emergency food and water supply was observed. Pre-Licensing is complete, and this facility has Pre-Licensing is complete, and this facility has zero (0) deficiencies that need to be corrected. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee/Administrator, Mari Dee Sandra Cid.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 17, 2024