Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

La Salle Care Home INC., Santa Maria10/14/2025Licence 425801657

Capacity6
Census2
Date signed10/14/2025 12:18:27 PM
Name of licensing program analystMelisa Rankin
Name of licensing program managerKelly Burley
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at 8:53 am to conduct a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Administrator, Merla Ventura and explained the purpose of the visit.

A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit:

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The fire extinguisher was last charged and inspected on 5/27/25. The facility has 4 resident bedrooms but is now utilizing only 2 rooms for residents and 2 bathrooms. The facility has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that was tested and was working properly during visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort and safety. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secure grab bars are present. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a secure backyard and front patio for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for residents’ use.

Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. Liability insurance is current and expires on 6/23/26. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 2 ambulatory, and 4 non-ambulatory. Hospice is approved for 1.

Staffing: The facility currently employes 2 full-time staff. Staff records are being updated and will be provided to LPA. Administrator has a current certificate that expires 3/17/27.

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