Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Best Friends Social Center INC III, Pomona05/26/2026Licence 197803718

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed05/26/2026 11:57:24 AM
Name of licensing program analystGabriela Castro
Name of licensing program managerDavid Sicairos
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Castro conducted an unannounced annual inspection utilizing the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool. Upon arrival, the LPA was greeted by Sydney Stewart and Michael Wimberlyi, who were informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator Kristen Stewart arrived shortly thereafter.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood. All clients residing in the facility receive case management services through the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) ambulatory and two (2) non-ambulatory clients between the ages of 18 and 59.

The garage area is not approved for use as a living space.

Personal Rights postings were observed in a common area. Residents had access to personal space, privacy, and adequate storage. No firearms/weapons were present.

The facility is a single-story residential home consisting of four (4) bedrooms, one (1) office room, a kitchen, dining room, living room, two (2) bathrooms (one of which is designated for staff), a laundry area, and a backyard with a patio. The backyard patio was observed to require updating to provide adequate shade for residents.

All four (4) client bedrooms were observed to contain the required furnishings, including a bed with a clean mattress, linens, a dresser, a chair, and adequate lighting. Additional clean linens and towels were readily available in hallway cabinets. All furniture was observed to be in good condition.

The bathrooms were equipped with functioning fixtures and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature was measured and found to be within the required range of 105°F to 120°F.

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