Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Hills of Gowdy, the, Lake Forest05/29/2026Licence 306006369

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed05/29/2026 11:09:17 AM
Name of licensing program analystRoseMarie Ruppert
Name of licensing program managerAlisa Ortiz
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit for a Case Management Deficiencies Visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff at 8am. LPA spoke with Administrator Eli Cuyson regarding the purpose of the visit.

LPA toured the facility and observed the Department's Legal Accusation with legal proceedings was not posted in a prominent place within the ten days of Licensee notification. LPA contacted families of five of five residents who confirmed they were not notified of the legal proceedings by the Department. LPA spoke with Administrator on Friday, May 15th, regarding the requirement to post legal proceedings in a prominent place and to notify families by the tenth day. Civil penalties will be assessed.

LPA interviewed two of two staff members and one family member and staff were not paid as of 5/28/2026. Staff were to be paid on the 7th and 22nd of each month. Two of two staff members shared they have given resignation for non-payment. Civil Penalties for Finances will be assessed.

Upon touring the facility, utilities remained on and there were two-days of perishable items and seven days of non-perishable items on hand. Facility appliances were in working order. The facility was clean and no odors were detected. The hot water temperatures range between 105.9 to 107.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Three of four residents were resting comfortably at time of visit and one resident was being bathed by home health.

The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.

Total Civil Penalties assessed is $1250. An exit interview was conducted with Staff #2 for Administrator Eli Cuyson and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the 809-D, LIC 421IMs and Appeal Rights.

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