Hennelly House.
Hennelly House is Ranked in the top 24% of California memory care with 4 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Apr 2026.

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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Hennelly House has 4 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
4 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
4 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.
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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 April 2026 inspection cited a deficiency under §87705 or §87706 (dementia care) — can you provide your corrective-action plan for the cited §87705/§87706 deficiency and walk families through the specific changes you implemented?
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California Title 22 §87705 requires a written dementia-care program — can you provide that written program and explain how it addresses the specific needs of residents in this 6-bed memory-care home?
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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.
2026-04-15Annual Compliance VisitType A · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
On April 14, 2026, an unannounced annual inspection found that the facility lacks current medical evaluations for three residents with dementia diagnoses and that most staff do not have current first aid certification—both creating immediate health and safety risks. The facility also does not have documentation of emergency drills, the administrator's certificate expired in 2019, and locks on the knife drawer and medication cabinet are not working. The facility was asked to submit updated documentation and certificates by April 22, 2026.
“Based on file reviews, 3 of 5 residents have not had a recorded annual visit. R1, R4, and R5 have physician's reports that are older than one year with a diagnosis of dementia. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the residents in care.”
“Based on staff files reviewed, 3 of 3 staff do not have current first aid or CPR cards. 2 of 3 expired in March of 2026, and 1 of 3 has an expired card as of 2020. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.”
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On 04/14/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection visit. LPA met with staff Talica Matainisiga and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's visit there are 5 residents in care and 3 staff present. This is a single level facility and is licensed to serve 6 residents all of whom may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver on file for 4 residents. There are 2 residents on hospice during today's visit. This is a single level facility. The physical plant is toured inside and outside to ensure the safety of the residents. During today's visit LPA observed 4 of the 5 residents. Two are sleeping in bed, one is awake watching TV in their room, and another is receiving home health care. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is located adjacent to the dining room. Knives are stored within the kitchen in a drawer adjacent to the sink. Medication cabinet is observed as lockable adjacent and above the counter to the sink. Although both have locks, both locks are not operable at this time. Perishable and non-perishable food items are observed as in place in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Additional refrigerator is observed to contain additional food items in the garage. Resident medications are in place and current. The first aid kit is maintained and is complete with required items. LPA observed fire alarm bells throughout the hallway where residents reside, fire extinguishers through out the facility are observed with inspection dates of 05/20/2025, smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors are in place through out resident rooms and main hallway, and central heating in the facility as in place. Continued on next page. 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 Page 2 - LIC809 PPE is in place according to staff. Laundry room is also observed and is full operational and being used on this day. Chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored beneath kitchen sink and in the garage areas. Both areas are lockable. Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. Resident rooms are observed and all contained the required furniture as outlined in regulations. Water temperature is tested at 110F in common bathroom in main hallway and in 2 resident rooms. LPA asked about emergency drills being conducted, and was informed a recent drill has not been conducted, and there is no record to show. But in speaking with staff, they are knowledgeable of where to go and how to egress in case of an emergency. This poses a potential health and safety risk to staff and residents. 5 of 5 resident files are reviewed and 3 staff files are reviewed. LPA cannot confirm valid administrator certificates at time of this visit as the administrator certificate on file had expired on 07/26/2019. This item can pose a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. Resident files are reviewed and showed that R4 and R5 do not have documentation of annual doctor visit. Residents R1, R4 and R5 have a diagnosis of dementia and do not have current physicians report or medical assessments done within one year. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to resident's in care. 3 of staff files reviewed showed that all 3 do not have current first aid cards in place and 1 of 3 have current training. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. The following updated forms are being requested to be received by 04/22/2026 : • LIC610D Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report • Updated administrator certificate • LIC9020 Client Roster • Certificate of Liability Insurance Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, deficiencies are cite on the following LIC809D pages. Report reviewed with staff and a copy is provided on this day.
2025-05-14Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted on May 14, 2025, and the facility passed without any deficiencies. The inspectors verified that the building's temperature, hot water, fire safety equipment, and medications were all properly maintained, bathrooms were equipped with safety features, food supplies were adequate, and staff and resident records were complete and current. The facility was asked to submit proof of liability insurance.
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On 5/14/2025 LPA Grace Donatoconducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with the administrator Kesa Vodonaivalu and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. While touring the facility it was observed that the temperature was at 69 deg F. Hot water was also tested and temperature was 106 deg F. Two residents currently residing in the facility. One resident having lunch at the dining area. All personal belongings are intact. Carbon monoxide monitor is working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair equipped with non-skid mats and grab bars. There is also adequate amount of food. 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable. Sharps and toxic materials are locked. Emergency drills are done quarterly. Medication review was done and all medications are accounted for and centrally stored medication records are updated. Two staff records and two resident record was reviewed. All staff has criminal record clearance and are associated with the facility. Resident records are checked and all are complete and updated. Licensee to submit Liability Insurance to LPA. No deficiencies cited today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided.
2024-04-19Annual Compliance VisitType A · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine annual inspection on April 26, 2024, inspectors found that the facility's listed administrator's certificate had expired in 2019, and two residents with dementia diagnoses did not have current medical assessments or physician reports on file—both of which pose health and safety risks. The facility's physical plant, safety equipment, medication storage, and emergency exits were in order. The facility was asked to provide updated documentation including a current administrator certificate and current medical assessments by April 26, 2024.
“Based on records reviewed on 2 of 4 resident files, LPA observed that R1 and R2 both are diagnosed with dementia and do not have current medical assessments. R1's physicians report is dated 10/12/2020 and R2's physicians report is dated 06/10/2022. This can pose an immediate health and safety risk to resident's in care.”
“Based on record reviews conducted, administrator certificate for S1 has expired as of 07/26/2019. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.”
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On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection visit. LPA met with co-administrator/staff Kesa Vodonaivalu and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA asked about the the listed administrator, Suzi Stefanac, and she indicated she is not present on this day but visits the facility multiple times a week. LPA was allowed entry to the facility. This is a single level facility and is licensed to serve 6 residents all of whom may be non-ambulatory. Facility has a hospice waiver on file for 4 residents. There are no residents on hospice during today's visit according to Kesa. Annual Fees are current. The physical plant is toured inside and outside to ensure the safety of the residents. During today's visit LPA observed 3 of the 4 residents, one of which was still sleeping in bed, and one is at the main dining table having breakfast. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is located adjacent to the dining room. Knives are stored within the kitchen in a drawer adjacent to the sink. Medication cabinet is observed as lockable adjacent and above the counter to the sink. It is unlocked at time of inspection due to staff distributing medications as observed by LPA. Perishable and non-perishable food items are observed as in place in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Additional refrigerator is observed to contain additional food items in the garage. Resident medications are in place and current. The first aid kit is maintained and is complete with required items. Continued on LIC809C... 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 Page 2 - LIC809 LPA observed fire alarm bells throughout the hallway where residents reside,fire extinguishers through out the facility are observed with inspection dates of 10/04/2023, smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors are in place through out resident rooms and main hallway, and central heating in the facility as in place. PPE is observed in the garage. Laundry room is also observed and is full operational and being used on this day. Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. Resident rooms were observed and all contained the required furniture as outlined in regulations. Water temperature is tested at 108F in common bathroom in main hallway. The facility does not handle resident money. Current administrator certificate for Suzi Stefanac is current expiring on 07/15/2024. 2 of 4 resident files are reviewed and 3 staff files are reviewed. LPA cannot confirm valid administrator certificates at time of this visit as the administrator certificate on file had expired on 07/26/2019. This item can pose a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. Resident files reviewed showed that R1 and R2 have a diagnosis of dementia and do not have current physicians report or medical assessments done within one year. This can pose an immediate health and safety risk to resident's in care. The following updated forms are being requested to be received by 04/26/2024 : • LIC610D Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report • Updated administrator certificate • LIC9020 Client Roster • Certificate of Liability Insurance Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, deficiencies are cite on the following LIC809D pages. Report reviewed with Kesa Vodonaivalu.
1 older inspection from 2022 are not shown in the free view.
1 older inspection from 2022 are not shown in the free view.
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