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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197606651
Report Date: 05/07/2026
Date Signed: 05/07/2026 03:07:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/07/2026 03:07 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LAKEWOOD GARDENSFACILITY NUMBER:
197606651
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARIE JEENE R DE CASTROFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:12055 S. LAKEWOOD BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(562) 869-4038
CITY:DOWNEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90242
CAPACITY: 150CENSUS: 91DATE:
05/07/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:18 PM
MET WITH:Administrator Jeene CastroTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met Jeene De Castro and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 150 non-ambulatory residents ages 60 years and above. Facility has a Dementia Special Program with Delayed Egress System and an approved Hospice waiver for 27 residents. Facility currently has 10 residents under hospice care.The Facility is a single story building located in Downey, CA. A tour of the facility included: main entrance/lobby, Administrator Office, Administrative Assistant Office, this is a locked facility that requires code to access inside, there are 75 resident bedrooms with private bath, 2 activity rooms, 2 changing rooms, 1 shower room, beauty shop, craft room/staff training room, staff lounge, 2 storage rooms, oxygen tank closet, Medication Room, Doctors Office, 1 large dining room, 1 small dining room, kitchen, linen room, laundry room, 2 visitor restrooms and an outdoor patio area that is enclosed within facility.

LPA toured the facility and observed the following: LPA toured a total of nine (9) resident bedrooms, and all had the required furniture and bedding. There are smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and an emergency sprinkler system throughout the facility that are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and are fully charged. The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The resident bathrooms have the required grabs bars and non-skid mats. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents in back patio area. Facility provides scheduled activities with a monthly calendar and the required full-time staff that conducts/evaluate planned activities. LPA reviewed Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency drill was conducted on 03/05/2026.

***Due to time constraints, LPA was not able to complete the annual inspection for this facility. LPA will do a continuation of this inspection. ***Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: David Sicairos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Christian Gutierrez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/07/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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