Facility Evaluation Report, 01/26/2026 — A Pericles Elderly Care Home, Mission Viejo CA

On January 26, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1-Year annual evaluation using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator Luis Gaitan after introducing self and stating the reason for the visit. House Manager (HM) Concepcion Jimenez and Administrator Lisa Gaitan were present during today's inspection. Admin Luis has a valid certificating expiring May 6, 2027.

This is a single story property located in a residential neighborhood comprised of five resident bedrooms, one private staff bedroom, and two (2) resident bathrooms. Facility is not operating within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for four (4) and is exceeding the number of hospice residents that can be served at one time. There are five (5) residents receiving care from a hospice agency during today's visit where the 5th resident was admitted on January 23, 2026. LPA along with Caregiver Omar Escalante toured the interior portion of the facility. The facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA inspected all resident bedrooms. The resident bedrooms' were appropriately furnished, beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and sufficient storage space for each residents' personal belongings were observed. The sliding doors are in good repair. All bathrooms were found be in compliance, clean, and operational. Slip resistant mats were available. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms measured at 119.4 and 117.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPA observed two-day supply of perishables and seven-day supply of non-perishable food. In addition to the resident bedroom inspections, LPA inspected all common areas including the attached two car garage. LPA toured the exterior portion of the facility. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction.