Facility Evaluation Report

Heartwell Home 2, Carson11/14/2025Licence 198602223

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed11/14/2025 11:19:15 AM
Name of licensing program analystErnand Dabuet
Name of licensing program managerJanae Hammond
The inspector’s account

On November 14, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator Francine Rubio. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for four (4) ambulatory of which (2) may be non-ambulatory adults ages 18 through 59. The clients are Harbor Regional Center consumers. The facility is approved for four (4) Hospice clients.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) clients' rooms, two (2) bathrooms, one (1) staff room, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside patio area.

LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A water temperature of 108.3 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 68 degrees F. was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) was observed to be maintained in order and accurate.

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