Facility Evaluation Report

LPA Hiratsuka conducted this visit to issue a deficiency because this facility changed administrators without notifying Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) within 30 days of the change as required per Title 22 Regulations.

On July 20, 2024, LPA received a phone call from Melanie Byrd, who informed LPA that Ms. Byrd was resigning as administrator effective July 31, 2024. On September 20, 2024, LPA conducted a visit to follow-up on incident reports and met with Leonard Willis, who stated he is the new administrator. Mr. Willis' administrator certificate was still pending renewal at the time. The licensee did not inform CCLD there was a change of administrator between July 31, 2024 and September 20, 2024. On January 25, 2024, LPA conducted an annual visit and observed Mr. Willis' new administrator's certificate. LPA wrote down on the report that by February 16, 2024, the licensee shall submit paperwork appointing a new administrator as required by Per Title 22 Regulations 85061(b) The licensee shall notify the licensing agency, in writing, within 30 days of a change of administrator. The licensee shall also submit the name, and residence and mailing address of the new administrator, date he/she assumed his/her position, description of his/her background and qualifications, including documentation of required education and certification. A photocopy of the documentation shall be permitted .

As of today, LPA has not received the paperwork appointing who the administrator is and is issuing a deficiency as a result.

Deficiencies cited from Title 22 Regulations and or the California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct shall result in civil penalties. appeal rights left