Pilgrim's Faith Care Home

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Gough made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a case management visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Licensee Vivian Ruedas and discussed the purpose of the visit. Licensee informed LPA that they would like to close the facility. LPA toured the facility and observed no residents in care. The last resident left the facility on February 2, 2025. LPA requested the facility license as it is part of the closure process, and the license was surrendered during the visit. LPA informed the licensee of the licensing procedures for future facility operation if desired. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Gough arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced visit to complete the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Licensee Vivien Reudas and explained the nature of the visit. The facility currently has no residents. The facility is a single story home with one staff bedroom, four resident bedrooms, one staff bathroom, one resident bathroom, living room, kitchen, backyard and attached two car garage. The licensee currently resides at the residence. The kitchen is free of debris and appears to be clean. LPA observed knives to be locked in a drawer next to the stove making them inaccessible to residents. LPA observed a two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply. LPA observed the garage to be locked made inaccessible to residents. LPA observed toxins to be locked in the garage making them inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the required departmental postings in the facility. LPA inspected the locked centrally stored medication cabinet to be located in the kitchen making it inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the resident bedroom to have the required components and furnishings. LPA observed the resident bathroom to have all the required components. LPA observed the water to be at 115.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident bathroom. LPA observed that the facility has a clean supply of linens for resident use. LPA observed the backyard to be free of obstructions and debris. LPA observed a shaded seating area in the backyard for resident use. LPA tested the fire and carbon monoxide detectors and they were found to be operational. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen that was charged and had a service date of July 23, 2024. LPA observed activities for client enjoyment in the living room. LPA reviewed administrators certificate to have an expiration date of January 1, 2027. All staff present have been background cleared and are associated to the facility. continue on 809-C Licensee informed LPA that they are not sure if they want to stay open but will be doing updates to the facility in the meantime. LPA informed licensee that they need to call the department before retaining their first resident. The last resident left the facility on February 1, 2025 and moved to another facility with the help of Licensee Vivien. Based on today’s observations made during the inspection no citations were noted per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Vivien Reudas and a copy of this report was given at the time of the inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by Administrator (AD) Vivien Ruedas. The facility is a one-story home with four client bedrooms, one client bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, staff room with staff bathroom, backyard and attached 2-car garage. Facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. All residents rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. One client room's light was not working. AD stated an electrician began work on the light the week prior to the LPA's visit. AD stated the electrician would be back out the upcoming weekend to continue working on the resident's light. Facility has extra linens for clients in the hallway closet. Restroom is stocked with soap and paper towels and has hand-washing postings. Hot water measured at 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the client bathroom. LPA observed facility has emergency food and water supply. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was last serviced in May of 2023. LPA observed hazardous items such as knives, chemicals and cleaners to be locked up in cabinets in the kitchen and the garage. Knives are locked up separate from toxic chemicals. Medication for each resident is kept locked in a cabinet in the kitchen. The backyard has a shaded sitting/lounging areas. Exit gates are unlocked and self latching. LPA observed exit gates to be unobstructed. LPA reviewed all four client files and the staff files. LPA interviewed one staff and one resident. Based on record review, LPA determined the facility does not have a record of an Emergency Disaster Plan, drills conducted in the last year or a current CPR certification for any staff. Based on today's inspection four deficiencies are being issued. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report, deficiency pages and appeal rights were provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2024