Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/20/2022 at 5:40PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) G. Luk and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a POC (proof of correction) inspection. LPAs met with caregiver, Lester Calma informed him the reason for the visit. Licensee, Merdith Castro was unable to be at the facility.

The following deficiency was cleared by visit :

- 87305(a); LPAs observed the door created between room 1 & 2 had been removed.

- 87303(a); LPAs observed items along the side yard have been cleared, dried pine needles on deck/backyard have been cleaned, and the hole on the outside water faucet was repaired.

- 87303(a); LPAs observed the standing water has been cleared and did not observe any mosquitos.

Facility still has the following deficiencies that were not cleared and were issued on 9/14/2022 from California Code of Regulations, Title 22 :

- 87205(a); Audit department and Oakland RO have not received any audit documents from licensee.

- 87156(a); LPAs observed licensee have not paid facility fees as of 10/20/2022.

Civil penalties of $1400 is assessed for the period of 10/7/2022 to 10/20/2022 for failure to correct for deficiency 87205(a). Civil penalties of $1300 is assessed for the period of 10/8/2022 to 10/20/2022 for failure to correct deficiency 87156(a). Total civil penalties in the amount of $2700 is being assessed today. Facility is subject to ongoing civil penalties until deficiencies are corrected.

Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, civil penalties, appeal rights, and POC letter provided.