Peninsula Elderly Care Home - Laurelwood Llc

On 2/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to complete the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Arlene Johnson, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Jennifer Tobias, Administrator arrived later during the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms including a shower room, dining room, kitchen, living room, front and backyards. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. All bathrooms had anti-skid flooring and grab bars. The facility's fire and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be working. The facility's fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged and last serviced on November 13, 2025. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables. No food was expired. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. All soap, detergent, poisons, and sharp objects were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. A review of Centrally Stored Medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided to facility representative.

On 2/20/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Arlene Johnson, Caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Jennifer Tobias, Administrator arrived later during the visit. LPA reviewed 6 staff records and 5 resident records as well as training records. All were observed to be complete. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. During the visit, LPA collected the following documents: LIC 500, Liability Insurance, LIC 610D This Annual will be completed at a later date. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report along with Appeal Rights were provided to the facility representative.

On 2/7/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to continue the Annual 1-year required inspection started on 1/9/2025. LPA Calandra was greeted by Jennifer Tobias, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. All sharp objects, poisons, and detergents were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 5 staff files. All were observed to be complete. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication records kept at the facility. LPA Calandra received a copy of the Facility's Dementia Care Plan. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Jennifer Tobias, Administrator and a copy of the report left the facility.

On December 8, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced case-management visit to follow up on a total dependent care exception request from the facility for resident #1 (R1). LPA met with Assistant Administrator, Jennifer Tobias and explained the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPA observed R1, obtained training records, and interviewed the administrator. Based on observations, R1 was observed sitting on a chair in his/her bedroom. R1 is able to communicate very little, however according to assistant administrator, R1 is able to tell staff if he/she needs anything. According to the assistant administrator and staff interviewed, R1 is two persons assist. Staff use a hoyer-lift to transfer R1. Staff interviewed indicated, R1 is able to hold utensils and glasses, however R1 can't bring it up to his/her mouth. Assistant administrator indicated that R1 is unable to conduct one ADL on his/her own and a staff will always have to assist. R1 is able to help staff repositioning himself/herself. LPA requested copies of staff training for hoyer-lifts, however assistant administrator was unable to provide copies. According to the administrator, the facility provides training for postural support and staff are trained for hoyer-lifts, however there was no documentation provided to LPA to show staff are trained to use hoyer-lifts. Deficient is cited under California Health and Safety Code on the LIC809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report is reviewed with the Assistant Administrator and a copy is provided via email.