Valley Vista Residential Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 8:40am, on 7/21/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Haner-Tomasko arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Administrator Nellie Corrales, announced who he was and the reason for the visit. Administrator and LPA conducted a full tour of the facility. This facility is a single story residential home with four bedrooms (three for residents and one for staff), there is a shared full bathroom in the hallway and one full bathroom en-suite to bedroom #1. There is a living room, dining area, and kitchen. Access to the laundry area and garage is through a locked door for resident safety. Upon arriving LPA observed the Administrator had just arrived, they walked into the facility together and the other staff member present was sitting on a couch in the living room. At 8:56am LPA observed the knife drawer unlocked with approximately ten (10) knives varying in size. The cabinet under the kitchen sink unlocked containing various chemicals (soft scrub, dishwashing pods, 409). Two bottles of liquid lorazepam in the kitchen refrigerator not locked up. Kitchen cabinets had debris and grease on the shelves inside and a drawer under the oven containing baking pans with dark colored liquid on them. A cabinet in the dining room containing staff medication unlocked as well as diabetic supplies (including lancets) and a partially filled sharps container sitting on top of the dining room cabinets. At 9:05am in the hallway shared bathroom in the medicine cabinet various staff cosmetic items including hair dye products. In resident bedroom #4 across from the bathroom a bottle of Pledge sitting on top of a night stand and three bottles of athlete foot spray in the closet. A bottle of spray Lysol in the top of the dual linen cabinets located between bedrooms #2 and #3. All of the items listed above were left unattended and accessible. (Continued on LIC809-C) LPA noted that the backyard and the front yard both have seating and shade for residents and visitors. The facility has wired smoke detectors in each bedroom and hallway leading to bedrooms that are all working, the carbon monoxide detector is in the hallway and functioning normally. LPA observed a fire extinguisher near the kitchen that was in the green compression range, purchased on 7/21/2026. LPA tested facility hot water at 105.8°F, within regulation temperatures 105-120°F. LPA observed at least 2-days of perishable and at least 7-days of nonperishable foods. LPA noted that the facility has no obstructions in hallways, doorways or exits. Medications are locked in a cabinet in the kitchen area. LPA attempted to conducted a medication audit, noting the facility did not have Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records for the one resident in care. LPA reviewed the medication expiration dates. During staff record review the Administrator could not provide documentation of annual training for three of three staff and was also not able to provide documented training of annual medication training for themself as the only staff that provides assistance with self-administration of medications. LPA review of resident file records revealed one of one residents did not have a pre-placement appraisal or reappraisal. Administrator also could not provide LPA documentation of quarterly emergency drills and stated the last drill conducted at the facility was in November 2025. During a visit conducted on 1/21/2026 this facility was issued a Notice of Operation in Violation of Law (NOVL). On 2/25/2026, Community Care Licensing received an application and as of today's visit LPA noted the application is in process. LPA and Administrator conducted a review of the annual care tool modules. Exit interview, deficiencies cited on LIC9099-D pages, two civil penalties in the amount of $250 for repeat violations within twelve months are being assessed on the attached LIC421FCs, report signed, report and appeal rights provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 21, 2026

The state marks this report as 31 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 8. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

At 2:30pm, on January 21st, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Haner-Tomasko and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Burley arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a case management – other visit. LPA and LPM met with Administrator Nellie Corrales, announced who they are and the reason for the visit. During the facilities annual visit on July 22nd, 2025, a facility record review was conducted revealing the licensee of this facility, Bayside Home Enterprises, LLC, is inactive as of June 2nd, 2025, having a status of “Suspended-FTB” with the Secretary of State. Since the LPA visit in July 2025 efforts have been made by the licensee to bring it back into good standing but as of today’s visit the licensee remains inactive/suspended. During an informal office visit with Bayside Home Enterprises, LLC’s sole owner Evelyn Strampe conducted on January 7th,2026 an additional facility record review and interview revealed that in 2018 Evelyn Strampe purchased Bayside Home Enterprises, LLC 100% from it’s original owner Michael Rader. Since this was a 100% change in ownership a facility application would have been required for a change in ownership. Health and Safety Code Section 1569.19 states, “a license shall be forfeited by operation of law prior to its expiration date when one of the following occurs:(a) The licensee sells or otherwise transfers the facility or facility property, except when change of ownership applies to transferring of stock when the facility is owned by a corporation, and when the transfer of stock does not constitute a majority change in ownership. The sale of a facility shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter.” Record review and interview revealed a new application was never submitted when 100% of ownership was transferred to Evelyn Strampe. (Continued on LIC809-C) As of today’s visit, a Notice of Operation in Violation of Law (NOVL) was issued. The licensee and administrator were advised that if they have not ceased operation or submitted a completed application for licensure within 15 calendar days of the issuance of this notice, a retroactive civil penalty of $100 per day per individual shall be assessed on the 16th day (February 6th, 2026) from the original date of the notice of Operation in Violation of the Law (January 21st, 2026) for the operation of an unlicensed facility. On the 16th day from the notice, if the unlicensed operation continues to operate, a $200 per resident per day civil penalty will be assessed until a completed application is submitted or the operation ceases. LPA and LPM conducted a physical plant tour of the facility and checked the wellbeing of the residents. . At the time of the visit, two (2) residents were still residing at the unlicensed facility. Exit interview conducted, deficiency cited on LIC809-D page, report signed, report and appeal rights provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: HSC 1569.10 · Plan of correction due date: Mar 5, 2026

No person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation within the state and no state or local public agency shall operate, establish, manage, conduct, or maintain a residential facility for the elderly in this state without a current valid license or current valid special permit therefor, as provided in this chapter. Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above when the facility was unlicensed, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026

Plan of correction: Facility was informed to either relocate the two (2) residents in need of care and supervision to an appropriate placement, or submit an application within 15 calendar days. If uncorrected, civil penalties will be assessed.

Type of visit: Office

On 01/07/2026, an Informal Conference was held at the Goleta Office. In attendance included Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kelly Burley, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garrett Haner-Tomasko, and Licensee Evelyn Strampe. The purpose of this Informal Conference is to discuss non-compliance of both facilities the licensee has, Valley Vista Residential Care (405801800) and Valley Vista Residential Care III (405850047). The Administrative Action process was explained to the licensee, as well as the role of an informal conference. The licensee entity has been suspended by the Secretary of State due to taxes not filed and taxes owed. The Regional Office (RO) has been consistently following up with the licensee in an effort for the licensee to correct the status. It was also discovered during the meeting the licensee bought the facility from the previous licensee without a proper change of ownership application. The RO will provide information and follow up on obtaining a change of ownership application. The licensee has made slow progress, and the need for a more proactive and faster approach was discussed. Other items discussed included citations previously issued for fire clearance violations for bedridden residents; incomplete centrally stored medication and destruction records; reappraisals not completed and inadequate resident records; inadequate emergency disaster plan and drills; seatbelt and gait belt restraints; dangerous items accessible, including medications; restricted and prohibited health conditions; expired food; staff using a resident’s private restroom. An incident from 04/23/2025 was also discussed, where no staff were present at Valley Vista Residential Care III with residents unattended, while the licensee went to the store. A general lack of staffing was also discussed, based on this incident and other comments the licensee has made. The licensee was reminded of their responsibility to provide sufficient staffing to meet the needs of all residents, as well as sufficient time dedicated to their role as an Administrator to ensure the facility is in compliance. (Continued on LIC809-C) Licensee Evelyn Strampe was informed this Informal Conference is a part of the Administrative Action process and that further non-compliance may result in a referral to the Department’s Legal Division for Administrative Action. The licensee was informed the RO may make additional unannounced visits to both facilities to check on compliance, and the visits may occur on any day or at any time. Exit interview conducted and copy of today's report was provided to the licensee representatives.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 08:30am, on 07/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Haner-Tomasko arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with Backup Administrator Nellie Corrales and via phone Licensee/Administrator Evelyn Strampe, announced who he was and the reason for the visit. Prior to today's visit on 7/21/2025 at around 4:44pm LPA researched the standing of the licensee BAYSIDE HOME ENTERPRISES, LLC on California's Secretary of State website and found the status to be "suspended-FTB" as of 6/2/2025. Additionally, LPA noted designated Administrator Evelyn Strampe's administrator certification to not be current on Community Care Licensing Administrator Bureau's website. During visit, Backup Administrator and LPA conducted a full tour of the facility. This facility has four resident bedrooms (two are dual occupancy), two full bathrooms (one is on-suite to the primary bedroom and one is for public use). LPA interview with backup administrator revealed staff are entering the primary bedroom to access the on-suite bathroom for personal use and the primary bedroom is occupied by a resident. There is a living room, a kitchen and dining area. Access to the laundry room and garage is through a locked door for resident safety. While touring the kitchen and dining area LPA noted fresh fruit and snacks in the kitchen for residents to enjoy freely. At 9:09am when touring the kitchen LPA noted more than 10 canned and boxed food items to be 5 months to 4 years past the dated shelf life. LPA noted flying insects on apples placed on the table for residents to eat, one of the three apples had a rotting spot. (Continued on LIC809-C) At 9:15am LPA observed and photographed over twenty bottles and packages of prescription and non-prescription medications belonging to staff in various unlocked cabinets of the dining area and a steak knife in an unlocked kitchen drawer accessible to residents in care. LPA noted that the backyard and the front yard both have seating and shade for residents and visitors. At 9:23am in the backyard LPA observed and photographed a pocket knife sitting on a dresser, and unlocked in the dresser a bottle of rooting powder, wood stain, a metal dagger, lighter, and two pruning shears. All of these items were accessible to residents in care. The facility has wired smoke detectors in each room that are all working, the carbon monoxide detector is in the hallway and functioning normally. LPA observed a fire extinguisher near the kitchen that was tagged current and in the green compression range, purchased on 07/22/2025. LPA tested facility hot water at 110.7*(f), within regulation temperatures 105*-120* (f). LPA observed at least 2-days of perishable and at least 7-days of nonperishable foods. LPA noted that the facility has no obstructions in hallways, doorways or exits. Staff and client files and medications are locked in a cabinet in the kitchen area. LPA conducted a sample medication audit and reviewed the facilities Centrally Stored Medication Records, finding incomplete records for all three residents in care. LPA conducted a staff and resident file review. Resident file review revealed all three residents in care do not have a reappraisal completed in the last 12-months. Facility record review also revealed the facility has an incomplete emergency and disaster plan and quarterly emergency drills have not been completed. LPA interview with backup administrator revealed Resident #1 (R1) depends on others for all activities of daily living, a prohibited health condition at this type of licensed facility. Backup administrator stated R1 also cannot reposition in bed independently. Interview also revealed staff transfer R1 to a wheelchair and use a seat belt to keep R1 from falling out of the wheelchair. Backup Administrator states R1 is not capable of releasing the seat belt on their own. Record review of R1's file reveals there is no physician order for the seat belt and an exception has not been granted by Licensing for R1's use of a seat belt. Record review also revealed the facility in not cleared for a bedridden room. (Continued on LIC809-C) LPA and backup administrator conducted a review of the annual care tool modules. Exit interview, deficiencies cited on 809-D pages, a civil penalty in the amount of $500 for fire clearance violation is being assessed on the attached LIC 421IM, report, and appeal rights given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 2025

The state marks this report as 12 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 10. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 10:00am on 08/05/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the annual facility inspection. LPA met with administrator Nellie Corrals, announced who he was and the reason for the visit. Administrator and LPA conducted a physical tour of the facility. LPA noted that there is a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors,and fire extinguisher present and all functioning within regulation requirements. LPA noted that there is an older alarm/smoke detector system located in the facility. Administrator will have expert contractor to assess the need of secondary alarm/smoke detectors functionality and review if they can operate or need it to be removed. LPA noted that all hallways and doors are free from obstruction and no hazards were noted. LPA noted that there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms are double occupancy rooms and one is large bedroom is currently single occupancy. LPA noted that all residents bedrooms meet all regulation requirements. LPA noted that the shared bathrooms meet all regulation requirements. LPA observed at least two days of perishable foods and seven days of non-perishable foods on hand at the facility. LPA noted that the facility is clean and in good repair. LPA noted that there is a fenced front patio with table and umbrella for shade as well as a back patio with pergola for shade. LPA noted that all files and medication are located in a locked cabinet in the dinning room area. LPA conducted a staff file review, and resident file review. LPA conducted a sample medication audit which reviewed the Centrally Stored Medication Records (CSMR) for all residents currently in care. Licensee and LPA conducted a full review of the annual care tools. LPA noted that facility agreed to conduct a facility emergency drill in the next 24 hours and document that drill for each shift. LPA noted that there were no citations issued from the annual care tools and no violations or citations issued as a result of the annual facility physical walk through tour. There are no citation for this annual inspection. One staff and one resident interviewed. Exit interview, report read, and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 5, 2024

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.