Facility Evaluation Report

Atria Palm Desert, Palm Desert02/05/2026Licence 336400954

Capacity154
Census67
Date signed02/05/2026 03:10:41 PM
Name of licensing program analystToni Nwala
Name of licensing program managerAnthony Perez
The inspector’s account

On 02/05/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Toni Nwala and Seo Jeon arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Executive Director Cheree Escandel who was informed of the purpose of the visit. During the annual visit, LPA was informed that 67 clients live at this facility. There are 38 staff members that work at the facility. The Executive Director, Cheree Escandel conducted and completed the facility tour.

LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and furniture in the facility was in good repair. The facility is maintained at 75 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. The facility has two (2) Laundry rooms. There is a locked cabinet for storing laundry soap and other chemicals. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There are zero (0) fireplaces at this facility. There is a secured and gated pool at the facility. LPA observed emergency supplies and first aid with the required components.

LPA reviewed six (6) resident files. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, and personal rights notification.

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