Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Epic Assistance Care Home 3, Laguna Niguel04/03/2026Licence 306006275

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed04/03/2026 04:36:13 PM
Name of licensing program analystJoseph Alejandre
Name of licensing program managerSheila Santos
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Co-Administrator Silvana Huerta and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is a single story home with 6 bedrooms (1 bedroom is for staff only), 5 bathrooms, kitchen, living room with a fireplace that is screened, dining room and an attached 2 car garage that is used for storage. The facility is licensed for 6 nonambulatory residents of which 1 can be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 6. The Administrator, Simona Aziza's Administrator's certificate expires 12/2/2026. LPA and the Co-Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the PUB 475 poster (see something, say something poster) is posted in the entry way of the facility. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room is screened the key to operate the fireplace is kept locked. Staff reported that the fireplace is never used. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. The stove lights unassisted. LPA observed the stove has the knobs removed when not in use to make the stove inoperable. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. The knives and sharp objects are kept secured in a kitchen drawer inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the medications are kept locked in a closet adjacent to the dining room. There is a TV in the living room for residents to watch. LPA observed all fire extinguishers are fully charged. The last fire drill was conducted on January 15, 2026. LPA and Administrator toured the resident rooms. LPA observed the resident rooms had all the required furnishings and linens. LPA observed extra linens and supplies stored in the hall pantry. LPA observed all the resident bathrooms were clean and operational. Hot water measured 131.0 degrees Fahrenheit in the hallway bathroom. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. There is shaded seating area with chairs and an umbrella for residents to sit outside. There is a storage shed in the backyard used for old furniture and wheelchairs. The exit gate is operational and self-closing. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. LPA inspected the garage. The garage is used for storage and inaccessible to residents.

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