Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Candleberry Care, Seal Beach01/30/2026Licence 306005780

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed01/30/2026 05:06:56 PM
Name of licensing program analystEboni Bentley
Name of licensing program managerLourdes Montoya
The inspector’s account

On January 30, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eboni Bentley conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Bentley introduced self and was granted entry into the facility by staff, after stating the purpose of the visit. Administrators Uldarico Almiranez and Shellad Yturralde.

The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) non-ambulatory residents age 60 and over, with a Hospice waiver for six. The building is a one-story home located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, living room area, kitchen, outdoor covered seating, and an attached two car garage.

During the visit, LPA toured the inside and outside of the physical plant with Yturralde. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected, beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, and storage for each resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. A comfortable temperature of 72 degrees F was maintained throughout the facility. Bathrooms were found to be clean and operational, with water temperatures in bathrooms measured between 118.2 degrees F and 119.5 degrees F. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operable. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements.

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