Inspection Reports for Sunlit Gardens

CA, 91701

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Inspection Report Summary

Most inspections of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living Facility found no deficiencies, including the most recent report dated August 28, 2025, which showed full compliance with licensing requirements and no issues noted. An unannounced complaint investigation in June 2025 found the allegation about inadequate resident activities to be unsubstantiated. The annual inspection in May 2025 identified some deficiencies related to staff certifications and background clearances, which posed immediate safety risks, but these issues were isolated to personnel documentation and training rather than resident care or environment. Earlier reports from 2024 and early 2025 were clean and focused on licensing and facility approvals. Overall, the facility appears to have addressed most concerns, with the latest inspection confirming compliance and no new deficiencies.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 1.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

63% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 48% occupied

Based on a August 2025 inspection.

Census over time

40 80 120 160 200 Jan 2024 Mar 2024 Feb 2025 May 2025 Jun 2025 Aug 2025

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 83 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 28, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted for a prelicensing evaluation of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living Facility to assess compliance with licensing requirements for initial operation.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations with no deficiencies noted. The facility has adequate accommodations, safety equipment, emergency supplies, and operational systems in place.

Report Facts
Water temperature measurements: 119.5 Water temperature measurements: 112.3 Water temperature measurements: 111.7 Water temperature measurements: 109.3 Facility capacity: 172 Current census: 83

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis Gonzalez Administrator Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and participated in exit interview
Lavette Farlow Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the prelicensing inspection visit and authored the report
Nedra Brown Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 71 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 12, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff were not providing adequate activities for residents in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not providing adequate activities for residents. After investigation, the allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
Interviews with residents and staff, as well as a walk-through of the facility, revealed that activities such as music events, arts and crafts, bingo, and domino games were provided. Most residents reported that activities were available, and staff confirmed the provision of various activities. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 172 Census: 71 Number of residents interviewed: 9 Number of residents affirming activities provided: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis Gonzalez Administrator Met with during investigation and named in report
Lavette Farlow Licensed Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation
Nedra Brown Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 61 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 13, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced required comprehensive annual inspection of the Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living Facility to assess compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was generally clean, in good repair, and operating safely with sufficient staffing and supplies. However, deficiencies were cited related to staff CPR/First Aid certification, criminal background clearance, and incomplete personnel files.

Deficiencies (3)
4 out of 6 staff were not CPR and First Aid certified, posing an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1 out of 6 staff was not fingerprint cleared and associated with the facility, posing an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1 out of 6 personnel files did not have sufficient documentation of criminal record clearance, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 3 Technical violations issued: 3 Resident files reviewed: 6 Staff files reviewed: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lavette Farlow Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection and authored the report
Lesley Hernandez Business Office Manager Facility representative met during inspection and exit interview
Raquel Martin Del Campo Wellness Director Facility representative met during inspection and exit interview
Tirso Del Junco Administrator/Director Facility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Census: 66 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 27, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was a case management visit conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Paola Guerrero to update the facility's file and issue a new license reflecting approved changes for bedridden residents and secured perimeters in Buildings B and C.

Findings
The facility received an approved fire clearance for 24 bedridden residents in Buildings B and C, which are also approved for delayed egress and secured perimeters. The capacity of 172 remains unchanged. The Licensing Program Analyst met with the Facility Administrator and discussed the report during an exit interview.

Report Facts
Approved bedridden residents: 24 Capacity: 172 Census: 66

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Scarlett Augafa Facility Administrator Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the case management visit
Paola Guerrero Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the case management visit and authored the report
Efren Malagon Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 70 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 1, 2024

Visit Reason
An announced Prelicensing visit was conducted to evaluate the facility for readiness for licensure.

Findings
The facility was evaluated in accordance with California Code of Regulation Title 22 Chapter 6, Division 8, and was found ready for licensure. Proper postings were observed throughout the facility, and a COMP III orientation was conducted with the administrator and staff.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Scarlett Augafa Administrator Assisted in the tour and evaluation during the Prelicensing visit.
Javier Prieto Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the announced Prelicensing visit.
Karen Clemons Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 72 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 30, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Component II evaluation for a Change in Ownership (CHOW) application for the Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE).

Findings
The Component II completion was successful, confirming that the applicants and administrator understand community care facility licensing laws, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing requirements, restrictive health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Scarlett Augafa Administrator Administrator participating in the Component II evaluation and interview.
Robert Sweet Applicant Applicant participating in the Component II evaluation and interview.
Timothy O'Brien Applicant Applicant participating in the Component II evaluation and interview.
Joshua Miller Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report.
Celia Phomphachanh Licensing Program Analyst Named as Licensing Program Analyst on the report.

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