Facility Evaluation Report
On 10/31/2025 at 01:25 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct a health and safety check regarding an elopement. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Victoria Puruganan and explained the purpose of the visit.
While LPA was at the Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) PACE Temescal, investigating a previous elopement, LPA observed a resident (R1) from the facility walk unassisted into the driveway. R1, seemed upset, and informed LPA that R1 asked for a ride, but was not offered one. R1 decided to walk to CEI and was not assisted by the facility.
LPA and Licensee/Administrator Victoria Puruganan spoke about the elopements and what steps are to be taken to prevent future elopements.
The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties.
An immediate and repeat civil penalty of $1,000 is hereby assessed.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, LIC421IM and appeal rights provided.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction