Facility Evaluation Report
On 6/29/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyle Wellington arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Hortencia Chamu, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Co-Administrators (Admin), Virna and Bernadette Austria, arrived thereafter and was also informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA observed one (1) staff and five (5) residents present at the facility. Census at the facility is five (5) residents. LPA received a staff and resident roster from Admin. LPA toured the facility with Admin. LPA conducted an observation and record review for the inspection.
Facility Overview: The facility is a one story house with five (5) resident bedrooms, three (3) resident bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, and lobby. There are no pools, bodies of water or firearms at the facility. The facility has a fire clearance to serve six (6) elderly residents.
Infection Control: LPA observed soap dispensers and hand sanitizers throughout the facility. Cleaning equipment was kept in a locked closet in the lobby and available for regular facility maintenance. LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control plan which met the department’s requirements.
Physical Plant: LPA observed the inside and outside of the facility to be clean, safe and well kept. The floors, windows and doors were clean and well maintained. The living room and dining room furniture was in good repair. The bedrooms and halls had night lights and the halls were free of obstruction. The residents’ bedrooms were neat, organized and contained the required bedding, lighting and furniture. Bathrooms were clean, tidy and had grab bars, paper towels, soap and non-slip floors in the showers. Extra linen and towels were kept in a cabinet in the hall. Laundry equipment appeared to be in good working condition. Laundry supplies were kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. The two (2) fire extinguishers were charged and tested on 4/23/26 which was within the last year. LPA tested one (1) of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction