Quality Senior Living at Morena

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On February, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Maria Tente about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD was available to assist via telephone call. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located near the front entrance. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Maria Tente, which expires on December 3, 2026. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, one of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with staff. For this visit, there are a total of two non-ambulatory residents in care, one of which is on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a single story home. There are a total of six bedrooms, four of which are private resident bedrooms, one is a shred bedroom, and one is a staff bedroom. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of four bathrooms, three are for residents and one is for staff. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 112.1 and 123.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on January 23, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the family room. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 28, 2026. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the family room, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked in the garage. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two self-latching gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, two resident files and two staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and one resident interview was conducted. Based on today's observations, there are three deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Technical violations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with lead caregiver. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit. Appeal Rights were reviewed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 13, 2026

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA Tea met with designated Licensee (LE) Nickolas Lacson and Administrator (AD) Maria Tente. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) was received by our agency on October 9, 2024 for a total capacity of six; six non ambulatory and one maybe bedridden with a hospice waiver for two. There are currently four residents residing in the facility, Quality Senior Living Home #2 RCFE #306004700, that is to be transferred to PHV 3 RCFE LLC., doing business as Quality Senior Living at Morena. Fire clearance was approved by a fire inspector from the Orange County Fire Authority on December 4, 2024. The facility is a one-story home with five resident bedrooms, a caregiver room, four bathrooms, a living room, a family room, a kitchen, a dining area, and an attached car garage. All exiting doors had alarm notifications. There are two backyard exit gates on each side of the house that is self-latching and unlocked. There is a shaded seating area and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. LPA observed Administrator certificate, See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475), Personal Rights, Ombudsman poster, Facility sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan in the facility mounted on the wall by the front entryway and the office area in the family room. Fire extinguisher is in the kitchen fully charged. Resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. All toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents is stored and locked in the garage. Medications were stored in a locked filing cabinet in the staff office area. The first aid kit is also stored in the locked medication filing cabinet. Staff and resident records are stored in the staff office area in the family room. Pre-Licensing continuation on LIC809-C Games and puzzles were observed in the front entry way and living room. The phone is in the staff office area in the family room for residents to use, as well as a computer. A supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Gas burner stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. There are cameras placed in the common areas of the facility without audio for the safety of residents in care. Hot water temperatures in the bathrooms measured between 118.5 and 120.5 F degrees. Emergency food and water and additional supplies were observed to be well stocked in the kitchen pantry. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA conducted the Component Three Orientation with LE and AD. Licensee was notified that the final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2025