Inspection Reports for
Sunlit Gardens

CA, 91701

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

8% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 54% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Jan 2024 Feb 2025 Jun 2025 Aug 2025 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Census: 93 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 12, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to collect a signature from a previous complaint dated 08/07/2025.

Complaint Details
The visit was related to complaint number 56-AS-20250805112307. The complaint was previously investigated on 08/07/2025. This visit was to collect signatures related to that complaint.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed the previous complaint report and collected signatures from staff. An exit interview was conducted to review and discuss the amended report with the facility administrator.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis GonzalezAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in the exit interview.
Lavette FarlowLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit and collected signatures.
Nedra BrownLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Census: 93 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 12, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to collect a signature from a previous complaint dated 08/07/2025.

Complaint Details
The visit was related to complaint number 56-AS-20250805112307. The complaint was previously investigated on 08/07/2025. No substantiation status is stated.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed the previous complaint report and collected signatures from staff. An exit interview was conducted to review and discuss the amended report with the facility administrator.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Luis GonzalezAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in the exit interview.
Lavette FarlowLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit and collected signatures.
Nedra BrownLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 2, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted on October 2, 2025, to investigate multiple allegations received on June 10, 2025, regarding resident care and facility operations at Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living Facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
Findings
The investigation included interviews, observations, and record reviews related to allegations such as overcharging residents, medication dispensing, special diets, staff behavior, dementia residents placement, TV access, staffing during meals, communication with Spanish-speaking residents, meal quality, table settings, dish cleanliness, alternative meals, and facility contact information. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

Report Facts
Capacity: 172 Residents interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lavette FarlowLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Luis GonzalesAdministratorFacility administrator met during the investigation

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 GonzalezAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and participated in exit interview
Lavette FarlowLicensing Program AnalystConducted the prelicensing inspection visit and authored the report
Nedra BrownLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 80 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations that facility staff were interfering with residents' ability to sleep and not ensuring residents were accorded dignity and respect.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations. Interviews with all residents and staff indicated that residents' sleep was not interfered with and that residents were treated with dignity and respect. One staff member previously rude to residents was reported to have been fired. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 172 Census: 80 Number of residents interviewed: 7 Number of staff interviewed: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lavette FarlowLicensed Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Luis GonzalesAdministratorMet with the evaluator during the investigation
Nedra BrownSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 80 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations that facility staff were interfering with residents' ability to sleep and not ensuring residents were accorded dignity and respect.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Interviews with 7 residents and 7 staff revealed no evidence supporting the allegations. Residents stated staff do not interfere with their sleep and treat them with dignity and respect. One staff member who was rude was terminated.
Findings
The investigation found that staff were not interfering with residents' sleep and residents reported being treated with dignity and respect. One staff member previously rude to residents was fired. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 172 Census: 80 Number of residents interviewed: 7 Number of staff interviewed: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lavette FarlowLicensed Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Luis GonzalesAdministratorMet with during investigation
Nedra BrownSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

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 GonzalezAdministratorMet with during investigation and named in report
Lavette FarlowLicensed Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Nedra BrownLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 61 Capacity: 172 Deficiencies: 8 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, well-maintained, and operating safely with sufficient staffing and food supply. However, deficiencies were cited related to staff CPR/First Aid certification, criminal background clearance, and incomplete personnel files.

Deficiencies (8)
4 out of 6 staff were not CPR and First Aid certified, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
1 out of 6 staff did not have fingerprint clearance associated with the facility, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
1 out of 6 personnel files lacked sufficient documentation of criminal record clearance, posing a potential health and safety risk.
1 out of 6 staff did not have a criminal background clearance completed or recorded.
4 out of 6 staff did not have a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
6 out of 6 staff criminal background clearance not associated with the facility.
5 out of 6 staff personnel files were incomplete, missing CPR/First Aid, background clearance, training, job description, and application.
1 out of 6 residents did not have a current LIC 602 form on file; it had not been updated since 02/2025.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 3 Technical violations issued: 3 Resident files reviewed: 6 Staff files reviewed: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lavette FarlowLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Lesley HernandezBusiness Office ManagerFacility representative met during inspection and exit interview.
Raquel Martin Del CampoWellness DirectorFacility representative met during inspection and exit interview.

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 FarlowLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Lesley HernandezBusiness Office ManagerFacility representative met during inspection and exit interview
Raquel Martin Del CampoWellness DirectorFacility representative met during inspection and exit interview
Tirso Del JuncoAdministrator/DirectorFacility 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 AugafaFacility AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the case management visit
Paola GuerreroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit and authored the report
Efren MalagonLicensing Program ManagerNamed 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 AugafaAdministratorAssisted in the tour and evaluation during the Prelicensing visit.
Javier PrietoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the announced Prelicensing visit.
Karen ClemonsLicensing Program ManagerNamed 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 AugafaAdministratorAdministrator participating in the Component II evaluation and interview.
Robert SweetApplicantApplicant participating in the Component II evaluation and interview.
Timothy O'BrienApplicantApplicant participating in the Component II evaluation and interview.
Joshua MillerLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.
Celia PhomphachanhLicensing Program AnalystNamed as Licensing Program Analyst on the report.

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