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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197607629
Report Date: 01/08/2026
Date Signed: 01/08/2026 02:14:12 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/08/2026 02:14 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
WOODLAND HILLS S.RO, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME:	RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME #3		FACILITY NUMBER:	197607629
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MARIA CRUZ		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	19231 DEARBORN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(818) 626-9220
CITY:	NORTHRIDGE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91324
CAPACITY: 4		CENSUS: 3	DATE:	01/08/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:24 AM
MET WITH:	Karla Plata- Assistant Administrator		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted an Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff #1(S1) and explained the reason for the visit. Assistant Administrator, Karla Plata was contacted and arrived shortly after. At approximately 09:35 am, with the assistance of S1, LPA took a tour of the physical plant, and the following were observed: Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are interconnected and battery-operated. There are carbon monoxide detectors that function properly in the residents' rooms. The fire alarms and Carbon monoxide detectors were tested. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. The charge date is March 28, 2025. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. LPA found a sufficient amount of properly stored perishable and non-perishable food at the facility. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Bedrooms: The facility has six (6) bedrooms. There are four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. All four (4) bedrooms are designated for private use. There are two(2) bedrooms designated for staff use. All the bedrooms used by residents were properly furnished with appropriate bedding and linens with sufficient lighting. Bathrooms: The facility has three (3) bathrooms. There are two (2) bathrooms designated for residents' use. One (1) bathroom is designated for staff. Both bathrooms in use by residents were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured from the bathroom sink at 106.2 and 109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. No cleaning supplies or hazardous items were present in each bathroom during the inspection. Common Areas: These included the living room and dining area. The common areas were properly furnished. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were on and functional at the time of the visit. The dining room table is large enough to sit the capacity of the facility. Seating such as couches were in good repair and sat the capacity of the facility. Properly labeled medications were locked in one of the hallway cabinets. (Continue on 809C)

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nichelle Gillyard
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mariana Agban
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/08/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
WOODLAND HILLS S.RO, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME #3	FACILITY NUMBER: 197607629
	VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026

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Surrounding Grounds: Entry/exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor
use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. There is a swimming pool that is fenced all around its parameters. The fence was at least five feet high with a gate, that is also five feet high. The gate was observed locked, making it inaccessible for residents to enter. The gate at the side of the home was checked to ensure no locks were installed, and that exits and passageways were clear for emergency evacuation

Garage/ Laundry Area: The garage is attached to the house and can be entered from the second hallway next to the third (3) bathroom. There is a supply of extra paper towels, water supplies, PPEs, wheelchairs, incontinence, and wipes. There is an additional refrigerator with extra food. The laundry area is located in the garage with a washer and dryer. No laundry detergents or toxins were present in the laundry area during the inspection.

Resident Files: LPA conducted a file review of resident records to ensure compliance with licensing forms.

Cash Resources: LPA with the assistance of the Assistant administrator reviewed cash resources for all three residents. LPA observed that logs and cash resources were inconsistent. LPA observed that there were 260.47$ extra on clients account. Assistant Administrator stated that will review all cash resources and updated the records promptly.

Staff Files: LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and in compliance with licensing forms.

Medications: Medication and Medication Records were reviewed for proper documentation.

Temperature: The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit

Exit interview conducted, citation issued, appeal rights given, and a copy of this report signed and delivered.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nichelle Gillyard
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mariana Agban
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/08/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/08/2026 02:14 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Mariana Agban On 01/08/2026 at 01:52 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: RIDGEWOOD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME #3	FACILITY NUMBER: 197607629
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

87217(g)(1)

(g) (1) Records of residents' cash resources maintained as a drawing account shall include a ledger accounting (columns for income, disbursements and balance) for each resident, and supporting receipts filed in chronological order. Each accounting shall be kept current. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section. LPA observed that cash records were inconsistent. LPA observed that $260.47 extra on clients' cash records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 01/22/2026
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The administrator agreed to provide complete and accurate records of clients' cash resources by the POC date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Nichelle Gillyard
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Mariana Agban
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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