Shining Bright Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On July 21, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Taylor Simerly and Licensing Program Managers (LPM's) Alfonso Iniguez and Sheila Marie Santos conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA and LPM were greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA and LPM met with Aurora Tecson, Administrator, with a valid administrator certificate from July 3, 2025 to July 2, 2027. The facility has valid liability insurance from July 6, 2026 to July 6, 2027. The facility is licensed to serve (15) elderly adults ages 60 and above, of which (15) can be non-ambulatory. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (15). Currently the facility has (12) residents and (2) are on hospice. The home consists of 8 resident bedrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen as well as 2 bathrooms on the first floor. The second floor consists of an office and two staff rooms. No residents in care are in the second floor. LPA, LPM's and the executive director toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water on the premises. LPA and LPM's inspected residents’ bedrooms and bathrooms. The beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the residents’ personal belongings was observed. The bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were operational. The water temperature ranged from 105.1°F to 110.1°F, and a comfortable temperature throughout. The evaluation report continues on the next page, LIC 809-C, providing further details of the inspection findings. During the visit, LPA and LPM's observed that the facility was clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished. Storage areas for personal hygiene were in place. Sharp objects were stored in a way that made them inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen was inspected, and there were sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available, which was adequately maintained. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operable condition. All fire extinguishers were charged and operable. The last Fire/Disaster Drills were conducted on June 10, 2026. A review of (6) residents' service files and (6) staff personnel files was conducted. LPA reviewed (6) Medication Administration Records (MARs) and found no discrepancies. LPA and LPM observed the facility's infection control practices. All mandated inspection control posters were displayed throughout the facility. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. See D page for details. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Aurora Tecson, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 21, 2026

Type of visit: POC

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Plan of Corrections Inspection for a deficiency issued on 05/06/2025 during the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff and explain the purpose for the visit. LPA toured the facility to check the deficiency has been corrected with staff. LPA verified 10 residents were present with 9 of them having bed rails on their beds. LPA verified those 9 residents have bed rail orders on file. Based on LPA's observation on today's visit, the Plan of Corrections has been fulfilled by the assigned POC due date of 05/20/2025, thus clearing the Type B deficiency CCR 87608(a)(3). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 30, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 15 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 15 residents and the home currently has 10 residents, with 2 residents on hospice. Administrator (AD) Aurora Tecson arrived shortly to help conduct facility visit. AD provided updated liability insurance that expires on 07/06/2025. LPA along with staff toured the facility at 12:10 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The home consists of 8 resident bedrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen as well as 2 bathrooms on the first floor. The second floor consists of an office and two staff rooms. No residents in care are in the second floor. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. LPA observed all resident beds had bed rails. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 119.3 degrees F and 119.8 degrees F in all bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. LPAs toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Continued on LIC809-C dated 05/06/2025. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 03/25/2025. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents. At 12:40pm one out of two exit gates leading to the street was observed to be locked. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply. At 12:50pm, LPA observed four Link cameras with audio capabilities in the common areas of the facility. LPA reviewed six resident files and four staff files. All resident files contained required documentation including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Nine out of ten resident files did not contain physician's orders for bed rails. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation including required annual training, medical assessment/ TB, criminal record clearance and proof of CPR training. LPAs reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet. At 3:21pm, LPA observed medication for client 7 was not given as prescribed per physician's orders. LPA was unable to test the smoke alarms as they are serviced by a third party company. Facility did not have records of the last service date. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided along with appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 6, 2025