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Facility Evaluation Report

Chelsea Residential Care, Gardena01/22/2026Licence 198602542

Capacity4
Census3
Date signed03/11/2026 08:59:56 AM
Name of licensing program analystFelisa Shirley
Name of licensing program managerStephanie Cifuentes
The inspector’s account

On 01/22/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA met with the Administrator, Zoie Clark and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required annual inspection, using the new Care Tool. The facility is licensed approved for (4) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients (age 18-59). The census is currently 3.

Chelsea Residential Care is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (4) bedrooms, in which (3) rooms are occupied with (1) vacancy, (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area and shaded patio. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

LPA conducted a records review of (3) client records, (2) staff records, and (2) client medications. All client & staff records were complete. LPA Shirley and Zoie walked throughout the facility and all common areas such as the living room and dining room were all observed. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked . Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature was adjusted to meet state requirement between 105 – 120 F. The water delivers at 106.3 F.

LPA observed that there is ample seating and space for all clients. All walkways were clean, and clear of obstructions and hazards. All areas have ample lighting. Smoke/ Carbon Monoxide detectors were operable. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 12/10/25. There is (1) charged fire extinguisher that was last serviced 1/2025. Exterior areas are clean and clear of obstructions and hazards and there are no bodies of water present.

No deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to and signed by staff member, Joan Forbes.

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