Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno made an unannounced case management visit to the facility for the purpose of obtaining information on the current status of the home. Community Care Licensing (Department) received information indicating the Licensee has failed to make timely rental payments, resulting in a pending eviction. The facility also has a delinquent account with the Department due t non-payment of Annual fees. LPA was greeted by staff Reymundo Yap, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Licensee, Dulce Redford, was phoned by LPA and staff and licensee stated the they will not be able to present in the facility for today's visit.

On this visit, LPA discussed with staff Yap and telephonically with licensee Redford that resident responsible parties need a written notice of the facility's defaulted rental payments. Staff informed LPA that the licensee had discussed with resident's responsible parties by phone of the facility's payment rental default and that the licensee is waiting for payment from a government rental assistance program. LPA informed staff and licensee that responsible parties will need a written notice as required by applicable California Code of Regulations (CCR) and Health and Safety Code (HSC). This poses an immediate health & safety risk to the residents in care.

During this visit, LPA also discussed with staff Yap and telephonically with licensee Redford of the delinquent licensing fees. LPA informed Yap and Redford that the current balance due to the Department. This poses an potential health & safety risk to the residents in care.

Refer to LIC809D for deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC809D, and appeal rights were discussed and provided to staff Yap.