Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Channing House, Palo Alto03/26/2026Licence 430700136

Capacity264
Census214
Date signed03/26/2026 07:18:19 PM
Name of licensing program analystAudrey Jeung
Name of licensing program managerCowan April
The inspector’s account

LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds of this Continuing Care Retirement Community, which consists of two buildings--the main tower is 11 stories tall and accommodates independent residents on floors 2 - 10 and assisted living residents in 11 units on the THIRD floor; on the ground floor of the adjacent 2-story building--called the Lee Center--there are 24 assisted living units, including a dining room. Apartments are equipped with emergency call alarms; in the Lee Center, pull alarms are installed in bedroom and bathroom, and a visual and auditory signal is activated; for the 3rd floor rooms of the main building, pull alarms are installed in bathrooms and pendants are worn by residents to summon staff. In addition, the land line phones can be activated to summon staff. Common areas--dining room, fitness rooms, recreation room, auditorium, library, music room, living room with pianos--are on the ground floor of main building, in addition to kitchen, offices, gift shop and 3 guest bedrooms for visiting overnight guests of residents. A large open area is available on the top floor for common use, as well as a large wrap around balcony. There is an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi tub in the basement level, which is monitored by surveillance camera. There are no fire safety hazards observed. Hot water temperature is tested at 108 degrees in 3rd floor assisted living bathroom. Food supply, signal system, and first-aid kit are inspected. Reports of monthly consultations by registered dietician are maintained. Copy of report dated 2/24/26 is provided to LPA.

Fire and emergency drills are documented and occur at least bi-monthly. Evacuation chairs are maintained for two stairwells in main building and both stairwells in Lee Center building.

Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as required staff records. Rhonda Bekkedahl and Yadira Aldana are certified RCFE administrators (x 2/27 and x11/26) that oversee facility operations. Staff records will be reviewed at a later date due to time constraints. Centrally Stored Medications Records are reviewed randomly. There are no residents receiving hospice services at this time. An updated Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is readily available. Continued on following page.

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