Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living

Allegation investigated: Staff do not ensure correct medications are dispensed to residents in care

On 6/2/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to commence a complaint investigation. LPA was greeted and granted entrance by Receptionist, Joy Patterson. LPA later was greeted and spoke to Administrator Luis Gonzalez, and Lauren Rodriguez, Wellness Coordinator. LPA identified self and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPA Farlow conducted interviews with staff, residents, collected documents and reviewed resident files. The allegation is Staff do not ensure correct medications are dispensed to residents in care. LPA interviewed 4 out of 4 staff and during the interview the following information was revealed. 4 out of 4 staff reported medication is being dispensed properly. S1, S3, and W1 stated that R1 medication from the previous months have been modified or changed. S1, S2, S3, and W1 stated there have not been any issues with PRN medications. ***Continued on LIC9099C*** Unsubstantiated Interview with staff and relevent parties revealed only changes have occurred was with a prescription increase. LPA interviewed several residents in care. LPA's interview with R1 revealed that their medication changed and it was not correct. Interviews with R1 and R5 stated there was an issue with mismanagement of medication at one time or another. Interviews with R2, R3, R4, R6, and R9 revealed they did not have any issues with mismanagement of PRN medication or any prescription medication. Based on LPA observation, documentation review and interviews the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Based on the department’s investigation, the allegation mentioned in this report are Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiated meaning that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted where this report LIC9099 and LIC9099C was discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Luis Gonzalez at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 2, 2026 · control 56-AS-20260528152208

Allegation investigated: Staff did not provide resident records to resident's authorized representative

On 3/16/2026 at 12:57 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow arrived unannounced at the facility to conclude the investigation and deliver findings for the above-mentioned allegation. LPA Farlow was greeted and granted entry by staff member, Joy Patterson. LPA Farlow explained the purpose of the visit. Joy notified Administrator Luis Gonzalez of LPA Farlow’s arrive. The investigation was conducted by LPA LaVette Farlow. The investigation consisted of records review and interviews with staff and relevant parties. The allegation indicated that staff did not provide resident records to resident’s authorized representative. LPA's interview with S3 indicated that the facility did attempt to provide the resident records to the responsible party via email and the email address was incorrect. S3 stated they made several attempted to verify the email address, without any success or response. S3 stated they did reach family and provided the documents via email. In an email dated September 2, 2025, S3 communicated with executive staff stating that a second request was submitted and documents were scheduled to be released within 5 days and 10 days to resident’s responsible party. ***Continued LIC9099*** Unsubstantiated Documents provided to LPA revealed that the responsible party did receive documents from the facility. LPA’s interview with W1 revealed that the facility did provide documents to resident representatives on September 2, 2025, but W1 stated that documents were missing. LPA asked W1 what documents were missing and what you are looking for specifically? W1 refused to answer and became agitated and stated they did not want to continue the interview. LPA's interview with staff revealed that R1 was only a resident in the facility for approximately four (4) days and was sent out to the hospital due to a fall. Staff also revealed that R1 did not return to the facility after the release from the hospital. LPA’s interview with S1, S4, S5 revealed that they were not responsible for receiving the request and sending the documents to the residents’ responsible party but were aware that either S3 or S5 is responsible for completing the task, or would have more knowledge of the request. S1, and S5 stated documentation were provided by S3. Based on LPA Farlow’s observation, interviews, and record review, the allegation mentioned in this report are Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiated meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed, and a copy of this report LIC9099 and LIC9099C were provided to Administrator Luis Gonzalez at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 16, 2026 · control 56-AS-20251112094720

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 08/28/2025 at 09:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of Prelicensing evaluation. LPA met with Administrator Luis Gonzalez. An application to operate an Adult Residential Facility for the Elderly was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on 02/15/2025 for a total capacity of 172 Ambulatory, 157 Nonambulatory, and 15 Bedridden. Fire clearance was granted on 04/15/2025. LPA Farlow observed the following: The Facility is a four (4) building one story complex. Each room is designed for a shared space with two (2) client bedrooms, one (1) bathrooms. A private room is designed with a bed, private bathroom, living room. Each building has dinning area, kitchen, activity area, a shared common area for activities, with TV, a covered patio with sufficient furnishing for residents in care. Heating/Cooling System: Central heating and air conditioning system are installed in each building and controlled and maintain in the Med-Tech room and the hallway of each memory care building. Bedrooms/Bathrooms: Each client bedrooms accommodate any ambulatory client. All client bedrooms were adequately furnished with bed, chair, closet, appropriate linens, adequate lighting, a lamp. The client bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and shower with an adequate supply of toilet paper and soap. LPA Farlow tested the water temperatures in the clients' bathrooms. ***CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C*** LPA Farlow verified water temperature and measured at 119.5, 112.3, 111.7, and 109.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen/Laundry: An adequate supply of dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans were observed. Knives/sharp instruments were secured in a locked area. There was adequate room for food storage. LPA Farlow observed the appliances to be operational. Refrigerator/freezer were in working condition. There is sufficient storage for perishable and nonperishable food. There was adequate seating for meals for all clients. The facility has a Laundry room with several washers and dryers for residents in care. Laundry detergents and cleaning supplies were observed and secured and inaccessible to residents in care. Living/Common Area: The facility has adequate seating space for all clients in care with a working TV in the common area. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: The facility has an adequate supply of linens in the facility for residence in care. Yards/Outside: All four buildings have a covered patio area with adequate seating in the Assisted Living and memory care building for outdoor seating for residents in care. A secured coded gate on the left and right side of the memory care building leading to the parking lot and side of the facility. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Emergency Phone Numbers, and Exit Plan: Facility sketch, Let-US-No poster, Residents Personal Rights, Visitor Policy, and Labor Laws was observed posted near the main entrance and common area of all four buildings. ***CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C*** General items: The facility is equipped with charged fire extinguishers located throughout the buildings. LPA Farlow observed sufficient amount of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in all four buildings. LPA observed and tested the functionality of the detectors. Client records and staff records were stored in a locked area. LPA observed the First Aid kit with required components, locked in the Med-Tech station. LPA Farlow observed a facility phone and was operational as evidenced by LPA dialing the number. The phone number designated for the facility is 909-490-5375. Additionally, LPA Farlow observed facility having Visitor Sign In/Sign Out Sheet and Client Sign In/Sign Out Sheet, upon entering facility. There is enough Emergency water supply and the required 72-hour emergency food supply for clients and staffs available at the facility. Component III was completed on this day as well. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Applicant has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy was provided to Luis Gonzalez, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 28, 2025