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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306006571
Report Date: 03/30/2026
Date Signed: 03/30/2026 10:13:04 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/30/2026 10:13 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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 HIGHLAND, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
306006571
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BHONALYN LADIAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:11541 HIGHLAND LANETELEPHONE:
(657) 660-5308
CITY:SANTA ANASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92705
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/30/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Health ChecksUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Maricel NepomucenoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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On March 30, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Case Management - Health Checks inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Licensee Maricel Nepomuceno.

On today's visit, LPA observed the facility currently has no residents in care and is currently vacant. LPA, accompanied by the LI, conducted a tour of the physical plant of the facility. LPA inspected the five resident bedrooms and observed them to be free of hazards. LPA observed the lights in each of the resident's bedroom to be operational. LPA inspected the five bathrooms located in the facility, three of which are dedicated for resident use. LPA observed bathrooms to be clean. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water temperature measured between 125.6 and 127.2 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA conducted a tour of the kitchen area. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPA observed the six burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the kitchen pantry. LPA observed all of the facilities utilities, such as the electricity, water, gas, and internet, to be operational during the visit.

LPA, accompanied by the LI, conducted a tour of the exterior portions of the facility. LPA observed the exterior to be free of any obstructions or hazards. LPA observed that the Licensee has addressed the previous issues of the exterior portions of the facility. LPA conducted interviews with three staff via telephone during the visit. One out of the three staff reported that they were up to date on their wages. However, two out of the three staff reported issues with their wages. Two staff stated that they have not received the remaining of their wages for the March 7, 2026 pay period, which covered the hours they worked from February 4, to February 18, 2026. The two staff stated that they have not been updated on when they will receive the remaining of their wages. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Sheila Santos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Brandon Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/30/2026
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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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 HIGHLAND, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 306006571
VISIT DATE: 03/30/2026
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The two staff also stated that they have not received any pay for the March 22, 2026 pay period, which covered the hours they worked from February 19, to March 15, 2026. The two staff stated that they also have not been updated on when they will receive the wages for this pay period.

Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited since the facility has no residents in care. However, one technical violation is being issued and a civil penalty will also being assessed for failure to correct. The Licensee has not corrected a deficiency that was originally cited on March 9, 2026, despite weekly reminders, and therefore will receive a civil penalty in the amount of $600.00. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Maricel Nepomuceno. 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: 03/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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