Seniors Paradise

Type of visit: Collateral

On May 12, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted a collateral visit in conjunction to complaint 22-AS-20260422124146. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. Staff on duty contacted facility administrator Yama Rawee, who later arrived to assist with the visit. The collateral visit was made in reference to Serene Haven Assisted Living Mission Viejo. No health or safety concerns were observed. LPA conducted resident and staff interviews. LPA also reviewed resident records. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Yama Rawee and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Yama Raawee and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator's certificate expires on June 6, 2026. The facility is a one story house with 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room and an attached 2 car garage. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 6 may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 2. LPA observed the facility no longer has a staff room, the wall was removed and bedroom number 6, which was adjacent, is now larger. Facility footprint has been changed, facility no longer has a valid fire clearance. LPA observed all 4 fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. The 5 burner stove lights unassisted. LPA observed the stove has the knobs removed so the stove cannot be used by residents. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3 day supply of emergency food stored in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3 day supply of emergency water stored in the garage. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed Resident 2 (R2) has bed rails. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The last emergency drill was conducted on April 15, 2026. LPA observed all bathrooms are clean and operational. Hot water measured 120.3 degrees Fahrenheit in bathroom one. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. LPA observed a table with chairs and umbrella to sit outside. Both exit gates are operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA reviewed staff files. LPA observed that Staff 1 did not have 40 hours of documented training. Staff 1 has current CPR/First Aid training. LPA reviewed 3 resident files and medications, LPA observed R2 did not have a physician's order for bed rails. LPA inspected the First Aid kit. The first aid kit has all the required elements. LPA observed the facility has WiFi and the facility has a dedicated tablet for resident use. Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided along with appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 6, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an announced visit to conduct the second pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicant Yama Raawee. LPA and applicant toured the facility. LPA observed the following items have been corrected. Bedroom 5 must now has a chest of drawers and night stand. The dead-bolt holes in all 6 bathroom doors have been repaired. All 7 TVs have been mounted on the walls and are no longer a trip hazard. LPA observed books, games and puzzles in the living room for residents. The Theft and Loss Policy is posted by the main entry. The first aid kit has a new current edition first aid manual. All the lumber and debris must be removed from the backyard/side of the house. Both exit gates are self closing and have exit alarms that sound in the kitchen. Facility has a 3 day supply of emergency food and water. Facility now has phone service, the facility phone number is 949-345-0132. All bathroom showers now have non-slip mats. All exit doors now have exit alarms that sound in the kitchen. Hot water measured 119.3 degrees Fahrenheit in all bathrooms. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA informed the applicant that final approval for licensure will be approved by CAB in Sacramento. Applicant stated they understood. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 13, 2025

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicant Yama Raawee. An initial application to operate an Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 6 can be bedridden was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on January 28, 2025. Structure. The facility is a one story house with 6 bedrooms, 1 staff room, 6 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room and an attached 2 car garage. LPA observed all 4 fire extinguisher are fully charged. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened. The key that operates the fireplace is kept locked. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something sign posted next to the front door. Facility currently does not have a phone. Furniture, LPA observed all the resident rooms have the required furnishings except bedroom 5 which did not have a chest of drawers. LPA observed the TV in the living room is on the floor and the TVs in the resident rooms are on the floor. LPA observed none of the exit doors had door alarms. Bathrooms. Facility has 6 bathrooms and all bathrooms are clean and operational. LPA observed the bathroom doors had dead-bolts holes in them. Water Temperature. LPA measured the hot water at 119.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Emergency Phone Numbers & Exit Plan. Posted at the main entry of the facility. The facility's theft and loss policy was not posted. Appliances. LPA observed the stove, oven and refrigerator are all clean and operational. Food Service. Facility has no residents at this time, there is no food at the facility. Toxins and cleaning supplies are kept locked in the garage. Clients & Staff Files will be stored in a cabinet in the dining room. Medications will be kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. First-Aid Kit & Book are kept in the medication cabinet. LPA observed the first aid kit does not have a First Aid book/manual. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials. No reading materials or games at the facility. Fire clearance, the fire clearance was approved by Orange County Fire Authority on April 24, 2025. Backyard. LPA observed no bodies of water. There is a table with an umbrella and chairs for residents to sit outside. Both exit gates are latched and operational but are not self closing and did not have door alarms. LPA observed lumber and building supplies stacked by the fence on the side of the house. Smoke Detectors/Carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Component III: Conducted with the applicant. Information provided on how to operate the facility in compliance with Title 22. The following items must be corrected prior to the facility being licensed. Bedroom 5 must have a dresser or chest of drawers. The dead-bolt holes in the bathroom doors must be fixed. All of the TVs must be removed from the floor and mounted so they are not a trip hazard. There must be reading material and games available for residents. The Theft and Loss Policy must be posted. The first aid kit needs to have a first aid book/manual. All the lumber and debris must be removed from the backyard/side of the house. Both exit gates need to have a return spring mounted and door alarms. Facility needs a 3 day emergency supply of food and water. Facility needs to have phone service. All bathroom showers must have non-slip mats. All exit doors must have door alarms. LPA informed the applicant that final approval for licensure will be approved by CAB in Sacramento. At this time the facility is not ready to be licensed. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 5, 2025

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Meelad Taufiq CEO / Yama Raawee Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On May 9, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2025