Facility Evaluation Report

1ST Caring Traditions, Palmdale07/23/2025Licence 197610295

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed07/23/2025 03:17:21 PM
Name of licensing program analystMelissa Spaeth
Name of licensing program managerTroy Agard
The inspector’s account

On 7/23/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPA Spaeth was greeted by the three caregivers. The Administrator, Rey Medel arrived at 10:20 am.

The facility is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve six residents of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. There is a hospice waiver for six residents. The facility currently has five residents.

LPA and caregiver began the tour at 10:20 am until 11:00 am.

Common areas – LPA observed the living room and family room contain comfortable seating.

Dining Room/Kitchen Combination – LPA observed a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and a two-day supply of perishable food in the refrigerator. The kitchen knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet. The resident medications are locked in a kitchen cabinet along with the first aid kit. The cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen area.

Backyard - LPA observed comfortable seating located in a shaded area. The gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked.

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