Facility Evaluation Report
On 10/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted a change in capacity inspection. LPA met with Chief Executive Officer, Rhoda Bekkedabhl and Chief Operating Officer, Elvyra Abare. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit.
The additional capacity of 26 residents is located on 430 Forest Avenue Palo Alto that is about 2 blocks away from the main facility.
During today's inspection, LPA observed the facility has a total of 3 floors and 2 townhouses that is next the facility. There are 5 apartments one the 1st and 2nd floor and the penthouse is on the 3rd floor.
LPA toured 2 apartments on the 1st floor as the other apartments are occupied with tenants and according to the CEO and the COO, the tenants were provided with the notice to vacant last Thursday by 12/31/2025.
During the tour of the apartments and the townhouse, LPA observed, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area, common areas, patio and bathroom. LPA did not observed any furniture and furnishings in any the apartments and the townhouse. LPA observed the water temperature in the bathroom and kitchen was measured at 128- 133 degrees F, no grab bars and no non-skid mats in the showers, broken patio furniture, dust in varies areas, unpleasant smell in one of the apartments, and dead flies in of the townhouse.
The CEO and the COO were aware of the above observations and stated that the complete renovation will start after 12/31/2025.
Increase in capacity for this location is not approved at this time.
This report is reviewed and discussed with the COO. A copy is provided.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction