Facility Evaluation Report

Royal Colony in Berkeley, Berkeley09/26/2025Licence 019200082

Capacity32
Census18
Date signed09/26/2025 03:28:57 PM
Name of licensing program analystPatricia Manalo
Name of licensing program managerYvonne Flores-Larios
The inspector’s account

On 09/26/2025 at 12:55 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo conducted a health and safety check as a result of the death of the licensee. LPA met with Administrator, Felix Alegre, and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA toured facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and courtyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 129.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents.

Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/04/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete.

The following deficiencies were observed:

Starting at 1:29 PM, LPA observed resident's dresser broken and holes in the wall in Room #4 and broken dresser, floor panels, chairs, window blinds, etc. in the backyard.

At 1:35 PM, LPA observed flies and cobwebs all around the facility.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction