Inspection Reports for
Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena

CA, 91106

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 4.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

13% worse than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

16 12 8 4 0
2022
2023
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 100% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

0 3 6 9 12 Feb 2022 Jun 2022 Nov 2022 Dec 2023 Jan 2025 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 8, 2026

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Nune Margaryan conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility to assess compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and operational standards. However, a deficiency was cited due to a staff member lacking a required criminal record clearance, posing an immediate risk to residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Staff member did not have a criminal record clearance prior to working in the licensed facility.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Deficiencies cited: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Diana CastellanosAdministratorFacility Administrator who assisted with the inspection visit
David FontechaStaffStaff member met during inspection
Nune MargaryanLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection
Wei Siew HoLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header and deficiency section

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 16, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted using the CARE inspection tool to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with clean and sufficient living areas, adequate food supplies, and proper safety measures. However, a deficiency was noted regarding the use of full bed rails for a resident not on hospice care, which poses a potential health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Resident #2's bed was observed with full bed rails despite not being on hospice care, which is prohibited and poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Residents present: 6 Licensed capacity: 6 Plan of Correction due date: Jan 23, 2025 Fire extinguisher last checked: Oct 8, 2024 Last fire drill: Nov 6, 2024 Water temperature: 118.5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David FontechaCaregiverMet with during inspection and facility tour
Mariam NikogsyanParticipated in exit interview and received report and appeal rights
Tony VasalloSupervisorNamed as supervisor and involved in report process
Mary G FloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted inspection and signed report
Nicol WesleyLicensing Program AnalystConducted inspection
Juan FontechaAccompanied LPAs during facility tour
Diana CastellanosAdministratorAdministrator certificate observed

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 16, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted using the CARE inspection tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with clean and sufficient living areas, adequate food supplies, and proper safety equipment. One deficiency was noted regarding the use of full bed rails on a resident not on hospice care, which poses a potential safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Use of full bed rails on resident #2's bed who is not on hospice care, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Residents present: 6 Licensed capacity: 6 Staff files reviewed: 5 Residents files reviewed: 5 Fire drill date: Nov 6, 2024 Fire extinguisher last checked: Oct 8, 2024 Water temperature: 118.5 Plan of Correction due date: Jan 23, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mary G FloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted the inspection and signed the report
Nicol WesleyLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
David FontechaCaregiverMet with LPAs during inspection
Tony VasalloSupervisorSupervisor named in report
Diana CastellanosAdministratorAdministrator certificate observed
Mariam NikogsyanFacility representative during exit interview

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 7 Date: Dec 2, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual visit was conducted using the CARE inspection tool to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for a residential care facility for the elderly.

Findings
The facility was generally in good repair and clean, but several deficiencies were noted including medication labeling and storage issues, water temperature below required levels, missing pre-admission appraisal for a resident, lack of posted complaint information, and incomplete staff training records.

Deficiencies (7)
Resident #4's medication was observed without a prescription label which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk.
Resident #4's medication was not stored in its original container, posing an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk.
Water temperature in bathroom tested at 86.3 degrees F, below the required 105-120 degrees F, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.
Resident #3 does not have a pre-admission appraisal on file, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.
Poster (PUB 745) was not posted in the facility, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.
4 out of 5 staff files reviewed did not have initial training provided for staff #2-#5, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.
4 out of 5 staff files reviewed did not have 20 hours of annual training for staff #2-#5, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 5 Water temperature: 86.3 POC Due Date: Dec 4, 2023 POC Due Date: Dec 8, 2023 Staff files missing initial training: 4 Staff files missing annual training: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Hakob GevorkyanCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorNamed in exit interview and responsible for corrective actions
Mary G FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Tony VasalloSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Dec 2, 2023

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Mary Flores conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE inspection tool to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The facility was generally in good repair and clean, but several deficiencies were noted including medication labeling and storage issues, water temperature below required levels, missing pre-admission appraisal for a resident, lack of posted complaint poster, and incomplete staff training records.

Deficiencies (6)
Resident #4's medication was observed without prescription labels and not in the original container.
Water temperature in bathroom tested at 86.3 degrees F, below required 105-120 degrees F.
Resident #3 does not have a pre-admission appraisal on file.
Poster (PUB 745) was not posted in the facility.
4 out of 5 staff files reviewed did not have initial training provided for staff #2-5.
4 out of 5 staff files reviewed did not have 20 hours of annual training for staff #2-5.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 5 Medication deficiencies: 2 Water temperature: 86.3 Fire extinguisher last checked: Oct 19, 2023 Plan of Correction Due Dates: Dec 4, 2023 Plan of Correction Due Dates: Dec 8, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mary G FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report and exit interview
Hakob GevorkyanCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during facility tour
Tony VasalloSupervisorSupervisor named in the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 29, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual visit was conducted focusing on infection control, medication, and food review.

Findings
The facility was generally clean and in good repair with sufficient food and safety equipment; however, a deficiency was noted due to the lack of physician's orders for half bed rails for two residents, posing an immediate health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Lack of physician's orders for half bed rails for residents #3 and #4.
Report Facts
Residents observed with half bed rails without physician's orders: 2 Residents reviewed for medication: 3 Resident files reviewed: 5 Staff files reviewed: 3 Facility capacity: 6 Current census: 6 Water temperature: 114.6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorNamed in relation to the inspection and deficiency findings
Mary G FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Melanya KhachatryanCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 29, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual visit was conducted focusing on infection control, medication, and food review at the facility.

Findings
The facility was generally clean and in good repair with sufficient food and safety equipment; however, a deficiency was noted due to the lack of physician's orders for half bed rails for two residents, posing an immediate health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Lack of physician's orders for half bed rails for residents #3 and #4, posing an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication: 3 Resident files reviewed: 5 Staff files reviewed: 3 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 30, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorNamed in relation to the deficiency and exit interview
Mary G FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Melanya KhachatryanCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 21, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit regarding an allegation that the facility was not allowing residents to choose the Hospice service of their choice.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility was not allowing residents to choose their hospice service. The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false or without reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to support the allegation. Interviews and document reviews showed that residents are allowed to choose their hospice agency, and the alleged resident was not found to reside at the facility. The complaint was determined to be unfounded and dismissed.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 5 Residents under hospice care: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mary G FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit.
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and provided information during the investigation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 21, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that the facility was not allowing residents to choose the hospice service of their choice.

Complaint Details
Complaint alleged that the facility was not allowing residents to choose hospice service of their choice. The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that the alleged resident did not reside at the facility and that residents are given the choice to select their hospice agency. Three residents were currently under hospice care from two different agencies. The complaint was determined to be unfounded due to insufficient evidence supporting the allegations.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Residents interviewed: 5 Residents under hospice care: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mary G FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed during investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 7, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Mary Flores conducted an unannounced annual visit focusing on infection control, medication, and food review.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Observations included proper food supplies, locked sharps and chemicals, adequate lighting and furniture, safe water temperature, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and adherence to COVID-19 screening recommendations.

Report Facts
Residents present: 6 Licensed capacity: 6 Water temperature: 111.7 Medication review: 2 Staff files reviewed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorAdministrator present during inspection and named in report
Lida GasparyanCaregiverCaregiver present during inspection and named in report
Mary FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 7, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Mary Flores conducted an unannounced annual visit focusing on infection control, medication, and food review.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Observations included proper food supplies, locked medication storage, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, and adherence to COVID-19 screening recommendations.

Report Facts
Residents served: 6 Licensed capacity: 6 Water temperature: 111.7 Medication review: 2 Staff reviewed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nvard GevorkianAdministratorAdministrator present during inspection and named in certificate review
Mary FloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Lida GasparyanCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection

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