Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

ST. Therese Care Home, Joshua Tree01/26/2026Licence 365530161

Capacity20
Census11
Date signed01/26/2026 12:22:14 PM
Name of licensing program analystSarina Ramirez
Name of licensing program managerKaren Clemons
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sarina Ramirez and Eldin Serrano made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPAs met with House Manager Rico Paguio, and discussed the purpose of the visit.

The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (20), a current census of (11). LPAs conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction.The facility does not have a swimming pool or similar bodies of water. The facility is enclosed and gated, however both sides remain locked, deficiency issued. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature at 73 degrees F. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor space for resident activities. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors/carbon monoxide alarms last checked by Pro Security Systems on 01/15/26, working laundry equipment, and telephone service. Resident’s showers, toilets, and hand washing areas were operating properly. The hot water temperature in three (3) bathrooms measured between 105.4 and 113 degrees F. Seven (7) resident’s bedrooms had beds, bed linen, chairs, dresser, storage space and sufficient lighting. The facility has sufficient linens, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility has posted in a common area, facility license, administrator certificate, facility sketch, emergency telephone numbers, monthly menu, monthly activities, personal rights, Admissions Agreement, CCLD complaint poster, and Ombudsman poster.

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