Inspection Reports for
Sweet Home Senior Living

6456 Varna Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401, USA, CA, 91401

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 0 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

Same as California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 83% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

0% 30% 60% 90% 120% Jan 2022 Dec 2023 Jul 2024 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 7, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate compliance with Title 22 Regulations and ensure there are no health and safety hazards at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, medication storage, resident records, infection control, and emergency disaster plans were all reviewed and found satisfactory.

Report Facts
Number of bedrooms: 4 Number of restrooms: 3 Temperature range: 110.1-115.2 Last fire extinguisher service date: May 16, 2025 Last emergency drill date: Dec 20, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lusine SrmikyanLicenseeMet during inspection and entrance interview
Marine BekyanCoordinating ManagerMet during inspection and entrance interview
Quoc HuynhLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Kristin HeffernanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header and signature

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 27, 2024

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst conducted an unannounced required annual visit to assess compliance with Title 22 Regulations and ensure health and safety standards at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all regulations, with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, kitchen, bedrooms, restrooms, common areas, and medication storage were all inspected and found satisfactory. Staff and resident interviews revealed no concerns.

Report Facts
Fire extinguisher last serviced date: May 14, 2024 Emergency disaster drill last conducted: Sep 20, 2024 Number of residents: 5 Number of staff files reviewed: 3 Hot water temperature: 108.9 Hot water temperature range: 108.3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Erica MosleyLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and evaluation
Marine BekyanAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Lusine SrmikyanLicensee representativePresent during inspection visit

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation visit following a complaint alleging that the facility retained a resident with a prohibited health condition, specifically admitting a resident with an unstageable wound/ulcer.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the Licensee admitted Resident #1 with an unstageable wound/ulcer. The resident had been discharged from a Skilled Nursing Facility against medical advice and admitted to the facility with plans for home health care. Interviews and record reviews revealed conflicting documentation about the wound's stage, and no sufficient evidence was found to prove the allegation. The complaint was deemed unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient documentation to substantiate the allegation that the facility retained a resident with an unstageable wound. The Licensee was educated on the importance of obtaining proper documentation and ensuring residents with certain wounds have appropriate care plans. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 6 Census: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Karen BabayanAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report
Lusine SrmikyanLicenseeMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation visit to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements, continuing an inspection that began on 2024-01-27.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed resident records, personnel files, medication documentation, and conducted a physical plant tour. No deficiencies were cited and all files and practices were found to be in compliance.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and review of records and medication.
Karen BabayanAdministrator/DirectorFacility administrator named in the report.
Lusine SrmikyanLicensee met during the inspection.
Kristin HeffernanSupervisorSupervisor named in the report.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 27, 2024

Visit Reason
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies observed. The kitchen, bedrooms, restrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces were all inspected and found to be safe, clean, and properly maintained.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 107.1 Hot water temperature range: 104.8 Hot water temperature range: 109.8 Fire extinguisher last serviced date: May 1, 2023 Number of residents interviewed: 4 Number of staff interviewed: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection and evaluation
Karen BabayanAdministratorFacility administrator present during inspection
Lusine SrmikyanLicenseeMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Kristin HeffernanSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that a resident sustained an unexplained injury and developed a rash while in care at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident #1 developed skin damage and right ankle rashes and sustained an unexplained injury while in care. The resident was on home health services for wound care and later hospice services. The investigation included interviews, record reviews, and physical plant tours but did not find sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegations regarding the resident's injury and rash. The complaint was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 6 Census: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Nare NersisyanAdministratorFacility administrator mentioned in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 12/06/2021 regarding questionable death and lack of dignity in staff-resident relationship at Sweet Home Senior Living Facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility caused the death of Resident #1 by overdosing with morphine and that the resident was not accorded dignity in relationship with staff. The investigation included interviews with the resident's Power of Attorney, review of medical and pathology records, and interviews with facility staff. The allegations were found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found no sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegations of questionable death by morphine overdose or that the resident was not accorded dignity by staff. Both allegations were deemed unsubstantiated based on record reviews and interviews with the resident's Power of Attorney and facility staff.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 6 Census: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit and interviews
Nare NersisyanAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed during investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 4 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 5, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit with a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations, with no deficiencies observed. Infection control practices, physical plant safety, and sanitation were all adequate and properly maintained.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 105.4 Hot water temperature: 108.3 Fire extinguisher purchase date: Jun 22, 2022 PPE supply duration: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and evaluation
Lusine SrmikyanLicenseeMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
Kristin HeffernanSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 31, 2022

Visit Reason
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted an unannounced required annual visit with a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations, with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, kitchen, bedrooms, restrooms, and common areas were observed to be clean, safe, and properly maintained. Infection control practices and policies were adequate, with sufficient PPE and cleaning protocols in place.

Report Facts
Kitchen hot water temperature: 105.3 Restroom hot water temperature: 108 Facility capacity: 6 Facility census: 0

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Emily PeraldiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and infection control mitigation module
Lusine SrmikyanLicenseeMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Nare NersisyanAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

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