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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306006566
Report Date: 02/17/2026
Date Signed: 02/17/2026 10:14:20 AM

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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: 3DATE:
02/17/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Health ChecksUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
07:30 AM
MET WITH:Eleazar CuysonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez 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. Administrator Eleazar Cuyson was notified via telephone but was unable to assist with today's inspection.

On today's visit, LPA observed three residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPA observed residents to be in clean clothes. LPA 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 hot water measured 112.8 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. Facility has an additional food supply in the spare refrigerator located in the garage. 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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Armando J Lucero
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ruth Martinez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/17/2026
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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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: 02/17/2026
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staff. During two staff interviews, staff informed LPA that they were supposed to receive their paycheck Friday February 13, 2026, but have not received their pay. LPA was informed that facility still did not have liability insurance. Sharps and medications are secured. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. Smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detectors are operational during today's visit.

Based on this inspection, deficiencies were observed at this time in the areas evaluated per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809-D for deficiencies. An immediate civil penalty is assessed.

This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy of this LIC809, LIC809-D report was provided and left at facility. Appeal rights reviewed, and a copy provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Armando J Lucero
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Ruth Martinez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2026
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Created By: Ruth Martinez On 02/17/2026 at 09:27 AM
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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
, 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: 02/17/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/18/2026
Section Cited
CCR
87213

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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/Licensee to submit a financial plan to ensure that staff receive their pay for previous pay that is due, and for pay periods moving forward. the finacial plan shall be submitted 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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This area was cited on 1/8/26. Due to deficiencies not corrected facility is receiving civil penalty.
Type A
02/18/2026
Section Cited
HSC1569.605

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On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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The Adminstrator/Licensee to provide LPA proof of liability insurance for the facility via email or fax by POC date.
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Based on observation and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA was informed Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.
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This area was cited on 2/13/26. Due to deficiencies not corrected facility is receiving civil penalty.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Armando J Lucero
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Ruth Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/17/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/17/2026


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