Sweet Care Home in Gilroy.
Sweet Care Home in Gilroy is Ranked in the top 41% of California memory care with 9 CDSS citations on record; last inspected May 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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Sweet Care Home in Gilroy has 9 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
9 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
9 total · 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.
A short pre-tour checklist tailored to Sweet Care Home in Gilroy's record and state requirements.
The May 2025 inspection found 2 serious citations — what were those deficiencies, and what specific changes have you made to prevent them from recurring?
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Sweet Care Home is cited under California Title 22 §87705 and §87706 for dementia care — can you walk through how staff are trained to recognize and respond to behavioral changes or signs of decline in residents with memory loss?
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Your facility has 6 licensed beds and is designated for memory care — how do you assess whether a resident's needs have progressed beyond what your home can safely provide, and what is your process for transition planning if that occurs?
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Every inspection visit, verbatim.
3 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-05-22Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's annual required inspection, conducted without advance notice. The inspector found no violations: the facility maintains safe conditions with proper storage of medications and chemicals, functioning safety equipment, adequate food and supplies, complete resident and staff files with current certifications, and current emergency and infection control plans.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Kabariti arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with lead staff, Emilyn Sampana . During visit, LPA toured the facility with staff to include the kitchen, living room, dining room, resident bedrooms, staff bedroom, bathrooms, and backyard. All exit routes are free and clear of obstruction. The shed in the backyard contains storage items. All staff present are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Residents observed watching a movie in the living room and one resident was asleep in bed. Facility temperature maintained at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 08/15/2024. Facility has a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Sharp objects, chemicals, and disinfectants observed secured in the kitchen. Chemicals and disinfectants stored separately from food supply. Medications observed in a locked cabinet. Facility has at least 2 days worth of perishables and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. All items inside the refrigerator observed covered and labeled. The non-perishable foods are accessible and no child lock device observed on the cabinets. Resident bedrooms equipped with hospital beds, linens, adequate lighting, chair, and dresser. Bathroom equipped with shower chairs and grab bars. Hot water temperature in the resident bathroom maintained at 114.4 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE 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 reviewed 5 resident files. 5 out of 5 resident files observed complete and up-to-date. 5 out of 5 residents centrally stored medications and centrally stored medication records were reviewed and all medications were accounted for. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. 3 out of 3 staff has an updated 1st aid certification, health screening report, and TB result. 3 out of 3 staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. 3 out of 3 staff are provided at least 20 hours of annual training per Title 22 regulations. Facility has an emergency disaster plan. LPA advised Administrator to review the emergency disaster plan annually to ensure accuracy. Emergency drill was last conducted in January and April 2025. Facility has an infection control plan. LPA advised Administrator to review the infection control plan annually to ensure accuracy. LPA observed the facility has a complete 1st aid kit and extra flash lights in case of an emergency. Facility has PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to include masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer which were observed throughout the facility. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with lead staff, Emilyn Sampana and a copy of the report was provided.
2024-05-22Annual Compliance VisitType A · 5 findings
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's required annual inspection, where inspectors toured all areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor spaces. Inspectors found several issues that need correcting: one resident's file is missing required care planning documents, four medications could not be accounted for in records, two staff members lack required annual training hours, the fire extinguisher service is overdue, bathroom water temperature is too hot, and the emergency drill record is outdated; the facility was also assessed a $250 penalty for a repeat violation. The facility has been advised of these findings and told what must be fixed.
“Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 counts in which 2 staff members are not provided 20 hours of annual training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a written plan to ensure the section cited above will corrected to LPA Dolores by POC due date.”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducting quarterly drills in which the last drill was conducted in June 2023 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a written plan to ensure the section cited above will corrected to LPA Dolores by POC due date.”
“This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement 1 2 3 4 Based on obsevation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the hot water temperature was maintained at 146 degree F which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/23/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a written plan to ensure the section cited above will corrected to LPA Dolores by POC due date.”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 counts which 4 medications were not accounted for in the residents centrally stored medication records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a written plan to ensure the section cited above will corrected to LPA Dolores by POC due date.”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 counts in which 1 resident's file did not contain an appraisal/needs and services plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/29/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a written plan to ensure the section cited above will corrected to LPA Dolores by POC due date.”
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with lead staff, Evelyn Yalung. Administrator, Elaine Yalung is currently on vacation. During visit, LPA toured the facility with staff to include the kitchen, living room, dining room, resident bedrooms, staff bedroom, bathrooms, and backyard. All exit routes are free and clear of obstruction. All staff present are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Facility temperature maintained at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 08/10/2023. Facility has a carbon monoxide detector. Sharp objects, chemicals, and disinfectants observed secured in the kitchen. Facility has at least 2 days worth of perishables and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer temperature maintained at 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility was advised. LPA observed the non-perishable foods are being locked by a child lock device. Staff state 1 of the residents goes through the non-perishable cabinet and grabs the items inside. Staff state resident is able to be redirected and they will remove the child lock devices. Facility was advised. Resident bedrooms equipped with hospital beds, linens, adequate lighting, chair, and dresser. Bathroom equipped with shower chairs and grab bars. Hot water temperature in the resident bathroom maintained at 146 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility was advised. SEE 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 reviewed 3 resident's files. Resident files were complete, besides 1 resident (R1) whose file did not contain an appraisal/needs and services plan. 3 resident's centrally stored medications and centrally stored medication records were reviewed. A total of 4 medications were not accounted for in the residents centrally stored medication records. Facility was advised. LPA observed the resident orders for postural supports. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. 3 out of 3 staff has an updated 1st aid certification, health screening report, and TB result. 3 out of 3 staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA did not observe 20 hours of annual training for staff (S1) and (S2). Facility was advised. Emergency drill was last conducted in June 2023. Facility was advised. LPA observed the facility has a complete 1st aid kit. Deficiencies were cited today per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. A civil penalty for repeat violation within a 12-month period is being assessed for the mount of $250. See LIC421FC. This report was reviewed with lead staff, Evelyn Yalung and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.
2023-10-26Annual Compliance VisitType A · 4 findings
Plain-language summary
This was the facility's required annual inspection on an unannounced visit. The inspector found that two hospice residents had half-length bed rails installed without signed physician orders at the time of inspection (orders were obtained after the visit), one resident had full-length bed rails with a signed order, two residents' physician reports hadn't been updated since 2021 and were missing TB test results, and the facility was advised to complete medication records more thoroughly and document staff training hours; the facility also has adequate food storage, clean living areas, trained staff with proper clearances, and emergency preparedness plans in place.
“Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by the hot water temperature maintained at 140 degrees Fahreinheit which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/27/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a pictures of the hot water temperature to LPA Dolores via email by POC due date.”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not ensure to obtain a TB result prior to 2 residents admission which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/27/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a plan of action to obtain R1 - R2's TB results to LPA Dolores via email by POC due date.”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by 2 residents with dementia who did not have an annual physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/02/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a plan of action in obtaining an updated physician's report for residents with Dementia to LPA Dolores via email by POC date.”
“Based on observation, interview, and record review the licensee did not ensure to retain a physician's order in the resident's records for 2 residents half rails and 1 resident's full length bed rails prior to use which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/02/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will submit a statement of understanding of the section cited above to LPA Dolores via email by POC due date.”
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's required 1 - year annual inspection. Administrator (ADM), Elaine Yalung was called and states she was unable to meet LPA at the facility. LPA met with Lead Caregiver, Evelyn Yalung. During visit, LPA toured the facility with staff to include the living room, dining room, kitchen, resident bedrooms, staff bedroom, bathrooms, garage, and backyard. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. 3 staff present are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Facility temperature maintained at 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility currently has 4 hospice care residents. (The facility is pending approval for an increase of hospice care residents as of 10/09/2023). 3 residents under hospice care observed with bed rails that extends half the length of the bed. 2 residents did not have a physician's order for half rails in their records. During visit, the 2 resident's hospice care nurse arrived to the facility to drop off their hospice care notes from this morning. Nurse states the residents are provided a physician's order for a "hospital bed", but the physician's order does not specify "half rails". Hospice nurse placed an order for "half rails" and is pending a final signature from the physician. Facility will obtain the order once completed. 1 resident under hospice care observed with full-length bed rails. LPA did not locate the resident's hospice care plan in the facility. ADM emailed resident's hospice care plan to LPA, but LPA did not locate an order for full-length bed rails in the hospice care plan. ADM called the hospice nurse who later sent the physician's order for full-length bed rails signed and dated on 10/26/2023. SEE 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 Facility's kitchen observed with at least 2 days worth of perishables and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. ADM was advised. Freezer temperature maintained below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items observed covered and labeled. Sharp objects, chemicals, and disinfectants observed locked. Resident bedrooms equipped with beds, clean linens, dressers, night stands, and adequate lighting. Bathroom supplied with hygiene products, grab bars, and paper supplies. Hot water temperature maintained at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility was advised. LPA reviewed 5 resident records. 2 resident's (R1 - R2) physician's report was last updated in 2021. Both residents are diagnosed with Dementia. R1 - R2 did not have a TB result on file. 5 out of 5 resident's files contained an updated appraisal/needs and services plan, consent form, and personal rights form. LPA and staff reviewed 5 out of 5 resident's centrally stored medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA advised to ensure the centrally stored medication records are completely filled out and to log resident's over-the-counter medications. ADM was advised. LPA reviewed 3 staff records. All the staff records contains a 1st aid certification, fingerprint clearance, health screening, TB results, and job application. Staff are provided training on topics to include dementia care, postural support, and medication. LPA advised to input the training hours on the certificates for 2023. Facility has an infection control plan and PPE supplies. Staff are trained on infection control. Facility has an emergency disaster plan. Facility has extra batteries and flashlights. First aid kit observed complete with tweezers, scissors, bandages, gauze, and a manual. Staff conducted emergency disaster drills at least quarterly. Fire extinguisher last services on 08/10/2023. LPA observed the facility has smoke detectors that writes "smoke alarm" . ADM states the detectors are wired and a combination of a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. ADM states they had a fire inspection this year and will follow-up with LPA Dolores regarding their fire inspection report. Documents were requested to include the facility's liability insurance. Deficiencies are being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. This report was reviewed on the phone with Administrator, Elaine Yalung and Lead Caregiver, Evelyn Yalung and a copy of the report and appeal rights was provided.
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