Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent annual inspection on July 28, 2025, which was fully compliant with all standards. Earlier reports showed a few isolated issues, such as missing care plans and improper use of postural supports in September 2024, and a substantiated complaint in February 2021 related to the licensee violating COVID-19 safety guidelines by quarantining in the facility after out-of-state travel, which placed residents at risk. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, including one about failure to report COVID-19 exposures. There were no fines, license suspensions, or severe enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections free of deficiencies.
The inspection was conducted as the Annual 1-year required inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in full compliance with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, infection control, medication storage, safety equipment, and environmental conditions were all inspected and met required standards.
Report Facts
Capacity: 14Census: 14
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Luong Ly
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
The visit was conducted as the Annual 1-year required inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The facility was generally well maintained with proper safety measures, but deficiencies were found including missing Annual Needs and Services Plans for 4 residents and an improper use of postural supports restricting a resident's movement in bed.
Severity Breakdown
Technical Violation: 1Type A Violation: 1
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Missing 4 resident Annual Needs and Services Plans.
Technical Violation
Restricting a resident's movement while in bed using a foam pad.
Type A Violation
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 5Staff files reviewed: 6Deficiencies cited: 2Plan of Correction Due Date: Sep 12, 2024
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Luong Jack Ly
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and discussed findings
The inspection was a required unannounced 1-year visit to evaluate compliance with regulations for the Merced Residential Care Facility.
Findings
No deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 were observed. Infection control practices, safety measures, and staff certifications were reviewed and found adequate.
Report Facts
Residents present: 13Staff present: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Tommy Lee
Certified RCFE Administrator
Oversees facility operations
Luong Ly
Certified RCFE Administrator
Oversees facility operations and met with during inspection
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding allegations that individuals having access and contact with residents who tested positive for COVID-19 were not reported to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCL).
Findings
The investigation found that the Community Care Licensing Division had received a report from the facility regarding the positive COVID-19 case. Staff confirmed the individual was asymptomatic before testing and that testing was routine. The facility ensured residents were in their rooms before transferring the positive individual for isolation. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to report individuals with access and contact to residents who tested positive for COVID-19 to the Community Care Licensing Division. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 14Census: 14
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Mohamed Filouane
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and follow-up visit
Julio Montes
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
James D. Wu
Administrator
Facility Administrator mentioned in the report
Luong Ly
Met with during the investigation (phone interview)
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted due to allegations of inimical conduct by the licensee for not following COVID-19 guidelines.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the licensee and family traveled out of state against COVID-19 travel advisories and quarantined within the facility upon return, resulting in a family member testing positive for COVID-19. This placed the elderly residents at risk of infection.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence that the licensee's conduct endangered residents by not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, resulting in a positive COVID-19 case within the facility.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The licensee traveled out of state against CDC and local health department advisories and quarantined in the facility where elderly residents resided, violating personal rights to safe and healthful accommodations.
Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 14Census: 14Deficiencies cited: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Feb 17, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Mohamed Filouane
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Julio Montes
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation
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