Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Cedars @ Paradise Village, National City10/23/2025Licence 374602869

Capacity150
Census113
Date signed10/23/2025 01:30:27 PM
Name of licensing program analystRebecca A Borunda
Name of licensing program managerSabel Martinez
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Borunda conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted by and explained the purpose of the visit with Independent Living Resident Care Coordinator Tara Long. Executive Director Nicole Long arrived during the visit.

The facility has a licensed capacity of 150 non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for 6 residents. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 113 residents. The Administrator for the facility is William Lawson and their certificate was valid and current.

During today’s visit, LPA inspected a random sampling of resident rooms and bathrooms, common areas, kitchen, and outside space. No bodies of water, delayed egress, or secured perimeter were observed on the premises. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. LPA observed linens and hygiene products for resident use. The facility’s ambient and water temperature were measured within regulatory requirements at multiple locations. LPA observed locked storage for resident medications and hazardous and/or toxic chemicals, both of which were stored separately from food supplies. According to Nicole Long, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA observed a minimum supply of 2-days of perishable food and 7-days of non-perishable food. The refrigerator and freezer temperatures were kept within requirements. Staff present at the facility had criminal background clearance and association. LPA reviewed multiple resident and staff records.

No deficiencies were cited on today’s date. An exit interview was conducted with Health Services Director Jeunesse Holmes, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).

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