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Facility Evaluation Report

Valarta Lane Senior Living, Mission Viejo04/03/2025Licence 306004277

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Date signed04/03/2025 09:56:45 AM
Name of licensing program analystSamer Haddadin
Name of licensing program managerAlisa Ortiz
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA met with administrator Josie Teehankee and explained the reason of the visit. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility and noted the following: The facility consists of seven resident bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Facility appeared clean, safe, and sanitary. All residents’ rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space, and ample lighting. Facility had extra linens and hygiene supplies for all residents. Restrooms were stocked with soap and paper towels. Hot water measured at 111.0 degrees Fahrenheit in all bathrooms. LPA observed the facility had a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishable. LPA observed hallways and walkways were free of obstruction. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was charged based on the arrow pointing into the green zone with a purchase date of February 15th, 2025. Facility staff tested smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, also all were operational. First aid kit had all the required elements including bandages, tweezers, thermometer, scissors, and manual. LPA reviewed residents’ files as well as staff files and no discrepancies found. Also reviewed the emergency drill and observed the last date conducted was on March15th, 2024 and is being done quarterly per regulations

Chemicals and toxins are locked and secured in the garage. LPA noted the facility's knives and sharps were secured and locked in a kitchen cabinet. Medication for each resident was kept locked and secured and inaccessible to resident in care.

LPA toured the exterior of the facility and observed a shaded seating area and space for activities; all outside emergency exists were free of tripping hazards and or obstructions or barriers.

Based on the observations made during today’s inspection NO deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.

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