Facility Evaluation Report

Ask: Hidden Valley Care Home, Lafayette11/05/2025Licence 079201013

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed11/05/2025 12:02:19 PM
Name of licensing program analystDavid Doidge
Name of licensing program managerBennett Fong
The inspector’s account

On 11/05/2025 at 10:10 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver Imelda Malleta and explained the purpose of the visit. Home Manager Monique Robinson was notified of visit by phone.

LPA inspected the facility with Caregiver Imelda Malleta, including but not limited to the bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and the outside area of the facility. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. Outdoor space is provided and is free of hazards. A comfortable room temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature in the shared bathroom measured 115 degrees Fahrenheit. All observed toilets and hand washing stations are maintained in a safe, sanitary, operating condition. There are no bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Carbon monoxide and smoke fire alarms found to be in working order. Toxins and sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to participants. Fire extinguisher last services 12/16/2024. Fire drills are conducted once every other month, last 10/18/2025. First aid kit was checked and is complete.

LPA reviewed four (4) staff files and five (4) resident files. All were current and complete.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

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