Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Palm Care Home, Rialto11/21/2025Licence 366411347

Capacity6
Census3
Date signed11/21/2025 11:33:25 AM
Name of licensing program analystLavette Farlow
Name of licensing program managerNedra Brown
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) La Vette Farlow arrived to conduct the required annual comprehensive inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Waldo Benitez. LPA Farlow introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. Waldo notified the Administrator of LPA arrival, and Waldo informed LPA the Administrator will be here in 10 minutes. LPA later met with Administrator Carmen Cuellar, and introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that the current census is three (3). Upon LPA arrival one (1) client was leaving for the day program and the other two (2) clients had already departed for the day.

The facility has 3 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, extra bedroom for staff, office area, kitchen, dining area, family room, living room, laundry area, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA completed a walk through of facility, review of records, medication and P&I audit.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected client bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected client bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. Water temperatures tested at 109.5, 106.5, and 103.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and charged fire extinguisher. Posters such as; the personal rights, CCL complaint poster and disaster plans were posted in the facility. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in secure cabinets inaccessible to clients. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files. Medications and first aid kit were observed in secure cabinets and inaccessible to clients. The facility had emergency kits in the hallway closet for clients in care. There are no firearms, ammunition, pool or bodies of water in the facility. Overall, the facility is clean, and operational.

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