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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 425801756
Report Date: 07/11/2025
Date Signed: 07/11/2025 03:32:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/11/2025 03:32 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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME:TREE OF LIFE RETIREMENT HOMES, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
425801756
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHAMILA RUWANPATHIRANAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:5364 BERKELEY ROADTELEPHONE:
(805) 692-1111
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93111
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 5DATE:
07/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:41 AM
MET WITH:Chamila Ruwanpathirana, AdministratorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit and inspection of the facility. At the time of arrival, LPA was greeted by one (1) caregiver on duty, and five (5) residents present. Administrator Chamila Ruwanpathirana and Caregiver/Facility Manager, Fred DeLorenzo were present. LPA informed Administrator of the visit.

Entrance interview conducted:
The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility accepts residents with a dementia diagnosis; has a waiver for three hospice residents; and a fire clearance for six non-ambulatory residents and one bedridden resident. Currently, there is one resident on hospice residing in the facility.
There are currently five (5) residents residing in the facility. A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the one-story facility for fire safety, personal accommodations and food service.
LPA observed fire extinguisher was last serviced on 2/6/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete.
The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings were checked. The inside of the facility was seen to be in good repair. The backyard has a patio table with chairs and an umbrella.
The kitchen area was sufficiently stocked with two-day perishables and non-perishables for seven days. Snacks and beverages are available. Sharps are kept in a locked drawer located in the kitchen island.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Kelly Burley
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kristin Kontilis
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/11/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: TREE OF LIFE RETIREMENT HOMES, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 425801756
VISIT DATE: 07/11/2025
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 LPA observed the kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and counters are clean.
The front yard consists of a walkway, sitting area, and a lawn and garden area. The backyard consists of a large, concrete surface with a sitting area with one table and chairs. The front yard and backyard are conducive to visitations with family and friends. There are no bodies of water. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. The washer, dryer, and cleaning supplies are kept in a locked laundry room and is inaccessible to residents in care
The kitchen, living room, and dining area are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature.
Medications, First Aid kit, and additional first aid supplies are kept in a locked centrally stored cabinet Residents participate independently in music entertainment, puzzles, games, baking, and outings to parks, restaurants, religious, and other local attractions.
There are five private bedrooms. Bedroom #1 has a private bath. Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 have a bathroom off the hallway shared by all residents. Bedrooms #5 and 6 have a shared bathroom off the hallway. The bathrooms have secure grab bars and no skid flooring.
Each bedroom has a bed, nightstands, and lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting.
All persons associated with the facility have criminal record clearance. Administrator certificate is valid.
Records reviewed indicate all personnel records are current and up-to-date. Records reviewed revealed two residents are missing a Needs and Services Plan and one resident is missing a Pre-Appraisal and/or Appraisal.

Exit interview conducted. Technical violations issued. A copy of the report was issued at the time of the visit.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Kelly Burley
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kristin Kontilis
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/11/2025
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