Divine Grace Villa.
Divine Grace Villa is Ranked in the top 1% of California memory care with no CDSS citations on record; last inspected Aug 2025.
A small home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 152 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
RCFE memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.
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Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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No citations in the last 36 months.
Finding distribution
none · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
The rules that apply to this facility.
State requirements with the exact regulation citation, plain-language explanation, and a question to ask on tour. Rules this facility has been cited for appear first.
Plain language
Because a facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards: 12 hours of initial dementia training (6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks), 8 hours of annual dementia in-service every year thereafter, and an administrator must include 8 hours of dementia-specific continuing education in every 2-year recertification cycle. Training must cover individualized care plans, behavioral expressions, appropriate supervision, and the facility's dementia care philosophy.
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“Can you show me each direct-care staffer's most recent dementia training certificate, and tell me when their next refresher is due?”
Questions to ask before you visit.
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The facility has 2 serious citations on file across all inspections — can you provide your corrective-action plan for each cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?
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The August 2025 inspection cited a deficiency under §87705 or §87706 (dementia care) — can you provide your corrective-action plan for the cited §87705/§87706 deficiency and documentation of the steps taken to remediate it?
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California Title 22 §87705 requires a written dementia care program for memory care facilities — can you provide the written dementia-care program required by §87705 and walk families through how it guides care delivery?
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Every inspection visit, verbatim.
2 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-08-01Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection of a closed facility undergoing renovations with no residents currently in care. The facility's physical environment—including kitchen safety, medication storage, fire safety equipment, and living spaces—met requirements and appeared clean and well-maintained. Because the facility is temporarily closed, some documentation like staff training records and emergency fire drills could not be observed, and the administrator was notified to contact the state when ready to admit residents.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Gough arrived at the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Evelyn De Garriz and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility currently has no residents in care due to previous renovations and updates to the facility. The facility is a one story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, and attached two car garage. The facility appears clean, safe, and sanitary. LPA observed the kitchen to be free of vermin. LPA observed the knives to be in a locked drawer in the kitchen. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen with a service date of July 10, 2025. LPA observed the toxins and chemicals to be under the sink in a locked cabinet. LPA observed the centrally stored medication cabinet to be in the kitchen and locked. LPA observed the seven day nonperishable and two day perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed the resident bedroom to have the required components and furnishings. LPA observed the restroom to have toilet paper, paper towels, and non-slip flooring. LPA observed the water temperature to be at 119.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed a supply of clean linens in the hall cabinets. LPA observed the backyard had a shaded seating area for client use. LPA and AD tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and they were found to be operational. LPA observed the staff files which were incomplete due to the facility being closed. LPA did not observe updated staff training due to the facility being closed. LPA printed all the LIC forms for staff and resident files at the time of the visit. LPA did not observe an emergency fire drill due to the facility being closed. LPA did not observe a current liability insurance verification form due to the facility being closed, AD stated that they are in the process of reinstating their insurance policy before receiving residents. Continue on LIC809-C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LPA informed AD to send the Department a notification when they are ready to accept new residents. Based on today’s observations technical violations are being given. No deficiencies are being issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Evelyn De Garriz and a copy of this report along with technical violations were given at the time of the inspection.
2024-08-15Other VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was a routine annual inspection of the facility, which is currently empty due to ongoing renovations including flooring, kitchen remodel, roof construction, and painting. The inspector found that all resident rooms met required standards with proper bedding, furniture, lighting, and storage, and that bathrooms were stocked with supplies and had appropriate water temperatures. No violations were found, though the facility received a technical advisory regarding documentation.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by Lorenzo Degarriz, Assistant. Administrator. Administrator Evelyn Degarriz joined the inspection via phone call. The facility currently has no residents in care due to renovations occurring. AD stated residents were moved to a nearby facility. LPA contacted the nearby facility's Administrator (AD2) who confirmed the two residents relocated there on 3/1/2024. AD2 also stated that the two residents lived at a different facility after leaving Divine Grace.LPA contacted the Administrator of the 3rd facility (AD3). AD3 confirmed the two residents lived at AF. Based on interviews with AD, AD2 and AD3, LPA determined the two residents moved out of Divine Grace Villa on 6/1/2023 and 6/28/2023. Divine Grace Villa AD stated the facility completed flooring renovations in August 2022 and the kitchen remodel was completed in October 2023. LPA requested invoices for the flooring and kitchen remodel, but the AD stated they would need to send them to the LPA when they get to their computer. A technical advisory was issued. LPA observed a permit indicating the roof construction was completed on 6/11/2024. LPA observed a notice stating the painting of the facility will begin in 1-3 days of receipt of the notice. LPA obtained photos of the permit and notice. The facility is a one-story home with 4 resident bedrooms, 2 resident bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, backyard, laundry room, storage sheds and detached 2-car garage. All resident rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. Facility has extra linens and supplies for residents in the garage. Restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels. LPA measured water in resident bathrooms to be between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies and one technical advisory are being issued. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.
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