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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198603597
Report Date: 06/23/2025
Date Signed: 06/23/2025 04:06:38 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/23/2025 04:06 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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:SAVANT OF ALHAMBRAFACILITY NUMBER:
198603597
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
MADELEINE SIEVERTFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:1 E COMMONWEALTH AVETELEPHONE:
(626) 289-3871
CITY:ALHAMBRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91801
CAPACITY: 176CENSUS: 142DATE:
06/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:33 AM
MET WITH:Madeleine Sievert, Administrator and Lisa Pham - Regional DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:09 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced Required - 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA met with Madeleine Sievert, Administrator and Lisa Pham, Regional Director. The purpose of the visit was explained. The following (CARE) tool domains were utilized during the inspection:

Infection Control:

Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. There is a visitor sign-in station located in the main entrance. The facility has an Infection Control Plan.



Operational Requirements:

A current Plan of Operation was reviewed. The facility serves residents 60 years and older, and a Hospice Waiver for thirty (30) resident is approved.

Liability Insurance in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is in place and expires 06/01/2026. A surety bond is not applicable. Facility does not handle resident's money.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety:

The building is in a residential neighborhood. The building consists of three floors (ground floor, first floor and second floor). The ground floor/lobby consists of a front desk/reception area, business offices, three (3) activity rooms (tv, game room and activity room), health & wellness office, sales/marketing office, laundry room, beauty salon, storage room, employee break room and garage. The first floor consists of resident rooms, dining room, kitchen, patio area and a storage room. The second floor consists of resident rooms and a storage room. The facility has two (2) operable elevators and were operational during the visit.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alberto Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/23/2025
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.

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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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SAVANT OF ALHAMBRA
FACILITY NUMBER: 198603597
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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All resident rooms located on the first and second floors have a sliding door or a door leading to a balcony. Bedrooms were equipped with a bed, chair, nightstand, adequate lighting, and ample closet/storage space for each resident. Required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, fitted sheet, blankets, bedspreads and mattress pads were observed. The bathrooms are clean and operational with non-skid mats. The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. The supply of dishes/cups is adequate. During today's visit, LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and seven (7) days of non-perishables. Last fire drill and disaster drills were conducted on 06/19/2025. Drills are conducted every month.

The facility is equipped with a centralized sprinkler system. The facility has a central air and heating system in the common areas of the building and individual AC units inside resident bedrooms. The medications, First-aid kit and resident records are centrally stored and locked in the medication room. First aid kit is fully stocked with a manual. Staff records are centrally stored and locked at the front desk/reception area. Facility does not handle resident P&I monies. The facility smoke detectors are hard wired. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed throughout the facility. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and in compliance. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured within Title 22 Regulations. Water temperature measure between 107.7 – 112.3 in random rooms that were inspected. All toxins such as cleaning solutions and detergent soap are also locked in the storage room. The grounds of the facility are well landscaped with a ramp that leads to the entrance. A shaded area with chairs is provided in the patio area. The trash cans have covered lids. There is no evidence of bodies of water (pool) or security bars nor weapons on the premises.

Staffing:

There appears to be always sufficient staffing in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency.

Personnel Records/Staff Training: Staff have criminal record clearance, current First-Aid training , medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 10 staff files with no issues observed. Administrator Madeleine Sievert certificate expires on 06/18/2027

Appraisals, TB clearance, Functional Capability Assessment, and emergency information. RCFE complaint poster and Personal rights were observed posted in the facility hallway.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alberto Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SAVANT OF ALHAMBRA
FACILITY NUMBER: 198603597
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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Planned Activities:

Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. Indoor and outdoor activities are performed daily.

The facility does have a Resident Council but not active currently.

Food Service:

Sufficient food supply is stored in the kitchen and storage areas consisting of 2-day perishables, 7-day non-perishables, and emergency food supplies.

Incident Medical and Dental:

Ten (10) centrally stored resident medications were reviewed. All medications are administered as order by the physician.

Medical and dental transportation is provided by family, transportation services, or staff.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites.

Residents with Special Health Needs: Facility has recommended documents on residents with home health services and have ongoing communication with home health agencies.

No deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Madeleine Sievert and Regional Director Lisa Pham, A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Lisa Hicks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alberto Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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