Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Bayside Cottages III, Costa Mesa02/11/2026Licence 306006582

Capacity14
Census8
Date signed02/11/2026 02:08:49 PM
Name of licensing program analystFred Arias
Name of licensing program managerAlisa Ortiz
The inspector’s account

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 14 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 14 residents and the home currently has eight residents, with four residents on hospice. Administrator (AD) Benjie Dizon arrived shortly to conduct facility tour. AD provided updated liability insurance that expires on 2/26/2026.

LPA along with AD toured the facility at 12:30 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The facility is a one story house with an attached garage with 7 resident bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half restroom, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 110.1 degrees F and 120.2 degrees F in all bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Auditory exit alarms were operational during today's visit. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPA reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 1/09/2026. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and operational.

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