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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306006566
Report Date: 01/08/2026
Date Signed: 01/08/2026 12:46:37 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
306006566
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LADIA, BHONALYNFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:19462 SIERRA CHULATELEPHONE:
(949) 316-2123
CITY:IRVINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92612
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 4DATE:
01/08/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Health ChecksUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Administrator Eleazar CuysonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On January 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management - Health Checks. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Licensee Allen Medina was notified via telephone but was unable to assist with today's inspection.

On today's visit, LPA observed four residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed residents to be in clean clothes. LPA, accompanied by a caregiver staff, conducted a tour of the physical plant. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed residents bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed the lights in each of the resident bedrooms to be operational. LPA inspected the two shared resident bathrooms and observed them to be clean. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. The water in each of the resident bathrooms was operational and measured between 109.4 to 111.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

LPA observed the facility has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply in the kitchen pantry. No health or safety concerns were observed during the visit. LPA observed all of the facilities utilities to be operational during the visit. LPA additionally conducted interviews with three staff and one resident during the visit. During two staff interviews, staff informed LPA that they were supposed to receive their paycheck yesterday, January 7, 2026, for the hours they worked from December 16, through December 31, 2025. However, staff informed LPA that they have not been paid and that they do not know when they will be paid. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brandon Lopez
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.

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Created By: Brandon Lopez On 01/08/2026 at 11:54 AM
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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006566

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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01/09/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties: (a) All facilities shall have a qualified... and shall be on the premises a sufficient number of hours to permit adequate attention to the management and administration of the facility...
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The Administrator stated that he will create a plan to ensure the facility has adequate supervisor. The Administrator stated that he will provide LPA the plan via email or fax by POC date.
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This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not ensure the Administrator is at the facility a sufficient number of hours as they are currently overseeing three other homes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR87213

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87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, .. and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents..
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The Administrator stated that they will create a financial plan to ensure that staff receive their pay for previous pay period, and for pay periods moving forward. The Administrator agreed to provide LPA the finacial plan via email or fax by POC date.
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Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not have an adequate financial plan in place to ensure staff are paid on schedule. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Brandon Lopez
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


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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
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006566
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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LPA was also informed that the listed Administrator for the facility ended her employment with the company on December 12, 2025. LPA was advised that the facility has a new facility Administrator, however, that Administrator is also overseeing three other facilities within the company. LPA reviewed three staff files. LPA observed that Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #3 (S3) were not background associated to the facility at time of visit.

Based on the observations made during today's visit, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC809-Ds. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Eleazar Cuyson. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brandon Lopez
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
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Created By: Brandon Lopez On 01/08/2026 at 12:31 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
, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006566

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/16/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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87355 Criminal Record Clearance: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or
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The Administrator stated that they will associate Staff #2 and Staff #3 to the facility. LPA will review Guardian on POC date to ensure staff are associated to the facility.
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This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, the Licensee did not ensure that Staff #2 and Staff #3 were background associated to the facility prior to startig their employment. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Brandon Lopez
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


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