Vanessa Care Home Ii.
Vanessa Care Home Ii is Ranked in the bottom 7% of California memory care with 29 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Oct 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.
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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Vanessa Care Home Ii has 29 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
29 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
29 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?”
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The facility has 9 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 facility has 5 citations under §87705 or §87706 (dementia care requirements) — can you provide the written dementia-care program required by §87705, and show how each cited deficiency has been corrected?
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Two complaints are on file with CDSS — were any substantiated, and what remediation did the facility take in response to substantiated findings?
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5 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-10-07Annual Compliance VisitType A · 4 findings
Plain-language summary
This was a routine inspection of the facility's physical plant, safety features, and staffing records. The inspector found the home well-maintained with appropriate safety measures including working carbon monoxide and fire detectors, properly stored sharps, accessible emergency supplies, and background clearances for staff; however, the facility must submit documentation for designated responsibility, personnel records, and current liability insurance by October 21, 2025, and has deficiencies in state regulations that are detailed in an attached advisory.
“stick so client cannot access the door to exit. Side yard gate on south side is padlocked. Licensee failed to ensure that exits are accessible to clients, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.”
“to or 7 days after employment or licensure. A report shall be made of each screening, signed by the examining physician. This requirement is not met, as there is no TB test result for Staff #3 & #4 & no health screening for staff #4.”
“record. This requirement is ot met, as MD reports for clients #2 and #4 are dated more than 12 months ago. Licensee failed to ensre that annual routine medical evaluations are documented, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.”
“appraisal shall be referred to as the reappraisal. This requirement is not met, as appraisals for clients #2, #3, #4 are dated more than 12 months ago. Licensee failed to ensure that appraisals are updated annually.”
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LPA Jeung toured facility and grounds, which includes a fenced backyard and 2-car garage. There are 6 client bedrooms and 2 staff rooms--one has one bed and the other has 2 beds--common bathroom, large living/dining area, and kitchen with eat-in dining table. All bedrooms have private full bathrooms and direct exits to outside. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, and a comfortable temperature is maintained. Hot water temperature is tested within range of 105 and 120 degrees. Carbon monoxide detector is tested and operable. Food supply and first-aid kit are inspected. Client files are reviewed. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is posted. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as staff records. There are 3 administrators associated to this facility: Licensee Ida Galati (x 7/26), Crystal Wright (x 10/26), Tina Galati (x 2/26). The following information/forms are requested to be sent to CCLD BY 10/2125: - LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility - LIC 500 Personnel Report - Proof of current liability insurance Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed. See also Technical Advisory Notes--2 pages.
2025-01-21Annual Compliance VisitType A · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
During a follow-up inspection, regulators found that four staff members had submitted falsified first-aid certificates from the National CPR Foundation; the facility later submitted new certificates dated September 30, 2024 for these same staff. The facility was also cited for not correcting deficiencies that had been identified during an annual inspection on September 20, 2024, and was asked to submit updated personnel and facility documentation by February 4, 2025. An annual licensing fee of $742 was due.
“were falsified. Licensee disseminated false information regarding first-aid training for staff, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to clients in care. National CPR Foundation certificates of completion for staff #2, #3, #4, #6 observed 9/20/24 are dated 5/11/25.”
“physician not more than 6 months prior to or 7 days after employment or licensure. This requirement was not met, as there is no health screening and TB test result for staff #2. Licensee failed to ensure that all staff have health screeningTB test result, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.”
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LPA Jeung met with staff to discuss and review deficiencies cited on 9/20/24 during annual inspection--for which proof of corrections was not received--and to issue citation for first-aid certificates of 4 staff that were verified to be falsified by National CPR Foundation. On 10/4/24, licensee submitted first-aid certificates from National CPR Foundation for the same 4 staff, showing that the date completed was 9/30/24. Deficiencies are cited on a following page as per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, which includes deficiencies observed on 9/20/24. Ms. Galati is advised that annual fee of $742 is due and payable. Licensee is advised to obtain proof of payment from bank. The following licensing forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 2/4/25: - LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility - LIC 500 Personnel Report - LIC 999 Facility Sketch (including dimensions) Acknowledgement of corrections made as per 9/20/24 citations issued is given to Ms. Galati--4 pages,
2024-11-26Complaint InvestigationSubstantiatedType B · 1 finding
“Based on observations made, interviews conducted, and temperature readings taken and observed, the temperature is mainly 65F in some areas. The temperature does go down further to around 63F near rooms 4 and 5. These readings and observations made do not meet the minimum temperature of 68F as outlined in regulations. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.”
2024-09-20Annual Compliance VisitType A · 8 findings
Plain-language summary
This was a routine inspection of the facility's physical space, safety equipment, and administrative records. The inspector found the facility's bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, and grounds to be in order, with proper safety features including working carbon monoxide detectors, appropriate hot water temperature, secure medication storage, and a disaster plan in place. The facility was asked to submit several required documents and forms by October 4, 2024, and some deficiencies were noted that relate to state regulations.
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as detached storage shed in backyard is not locked, and Lysol liquid cleaner and laundry cleaning fluids are stored inside. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care, as cleaning liquids are not secured. POC Due Date: 09/20/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Padlock was installed on storage shed in LPA's presence. Deficiency corrected and cleared.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 resident rooms, as Centrum multivitamins, Vitamin C, Milk of Magnesia, Tylenol and Magnesium are stored in room #3, where client #1 resides. Client is not able to self store and administer medications, per MD. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/20/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Supplements and Tylenol were removed from room #3 in LPA's presence. Deficiency corrected and cleared.”
“Based on staff record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 staff records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. - Health screenings and TB test results for staff #2 and #4 are not on file. POC Due Date: 10/04/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Copies of health screenings and TB test results for staff #2 and #4 will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE”
“Based on staff record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no documentation that caregivers have received required 8 hours of annual dementia training and 4 hours of annual hospice care, restricted health conditions, and postural supports training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/04/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Staff #4 and #5 will receive at least 8 hours of dementia training and 4 hours of hospice care, restricted health conditions and postural supports training annually, and BY DUE DATE. Proof of training to be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE.”
“Based on staff record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no evidence that caregivers have received required 8 hours of annual medications training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. - There is no evidence that staff #4 and #5 have received required 8 hours of annual medications training. POC Due Date: 10/04/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Staff who handle medications will receive annual medications training and at least 8 hours of medications training by DUE DATE. Proof of training to be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE.”
“This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement 1 2 3 4 Based on client record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as client #5 is diagnosed with dementia, and appraisal is dated in 2019. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/04/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan for client #5 will be updated, signed and dated. Copy to be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE.”
“Based on client record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no MD order for half bed rails for client #4, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/04/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 MD order for half bed rails for client #4 will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE.”
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 residents rooms observed, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Client #2 resides in room 1 with a sliding glass door, which is secured with a screw so client cannot access the door "because she escapes," per staff. POC Due Date: 09/23/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Screw was removed from sliding glass door in LPA's presence. Licensee to submit plan of correction describing how client will be monitored by staff without securing exit door shut.”
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LPA Jeung toured facility and grounds, which includes a fenced backyard and 2-car garage. There are 6 client bedrooms and 2 staff rooms--with 2 beds--common bathroom, large living/dining area, and kitchen with eat-in dining table. All bedrooms have private full bathrooms. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, and a comfortable temperature is maintained. Hot water temperature is tested within range of 105 and 120 degrees. Carbon monoxide detectors are tested and operable. Food supply and first-aid kit are inspected. Client files are reviewed, and medications are recorded on Centrally Stored Medications Records. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is posted. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as staff records. There are 4 administrators associated to this facility: Licensee Ida Galati, Crystal Wright (x 10/24), Melba Mendoza (x4/25), Tina Galati (x 2/26). The following information/forms are requested to be sent to CCLD BY 10/4/24: - LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility - LIC 500 Personnel Report - LIC 999 Facility Sketch (including dimensions) - LIC 9282 Infection Control Plan (including page 5, signed and dated) - Proof of current liability insurance Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed. See also Technical Advisory Notes--6 pages.
2023-11-03Annual Compliance VisitType A · 14 findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine unannounced inspection on November 3, 2023, inspectors found several safety and record-keeping issues: door alarms were not working, cleaning supplies and sharp objects were unlocked and accessible to residents, expired food and opened condiments were stored in the kitchen, emergency drill training logs could not be located, and resident medical records were missing required physician reports and care plans. Medications were properly stored and accounted for, resident rooms were clean and comfortable, and fire extinguishers were current. The facility was cited for these deficiencies and told that failure to correct them could result in additional penalties.
“Based on observations, cabinet with chemicals and toxins were unlocked and accessible to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/04/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator immediately locked the chemicals and toxins in LPAs presence. Deficiency is corrected and cleared.”
“Based on observations, LPA observed an expired gallon of milk in the fridge. In addition, LPA observed open bottles of mayonnaise and mustard in the kitchen pantry. POC Due Date: 11/04/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator immediately threw out the expired milk and stored the open bottles of mayonnaise and mustard in the fridge in LPAs presence. Deficiency is cleared and corrected.”
“Based on observations, LPA observed sharps unlocked and ccessible to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/04/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator immediately locked knives in a cabinet in LPAs presence. Deficiency is cleared and corrected.”
“Based on observation, door alarms on resident doors; from resident rooms to outdoor passageways were observed to be off which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/04/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator turned all alarms on in LPAs presence. Administrator to conduct an in-service training with staff to ensure all door alarms are on at all times.”
“Based on record review and interviews, Administrator acknowledged the facility did not have an infection control plan which poses a potential health and safety risk for residents in care. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator to submit an infection control plan to LPA by 11/10/2023.”
“Based on observations, water temperature throughout the facility measured between 85.1 degrees F to 95.7 degrees F. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will have outside contractors come to the facility to adjust water temperature to ensure water temperature in rooms and communal sinks is between 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. Administrator shall notify LPA when water temperature has been fixed.”
“Based on obserations, LPA observed furniture on the outdoor passageway which can cause tripping hazards and fire safety hazards. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will remove furniture on the outdoor passageway and provide LPA with photos”
“Based on record review, administrator was unable to provide LPA with staff training documentation; dementia care, safe food handling, emergency disaster drills, etc. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator to provide LPA copies of staff training for staff files reviewed.”
“Based on record review, facility did not have the following information readily available; resident roster with resident date of birth, resident's medication list, resident's emergency contact sheet, and resident needs and service plan (for each resident) POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will put together a binder containing all of the information as mentioned above.”
“Based on record review, facility failed to notify Licensing within five days of the initiation of hospice care for Resident 1 (R1). POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator shall review CCR 87632 and submit acknowledgement of regulation to LPA.”
“Based on record review, facility does not have a hospice plan of operation/ care plan for residents who are receiving hospice services. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator to submit a hospice care plan to LPA by 11/10/2023. This plan should include; staffing, training, services being provided.”
“Based on record review, facility did not have a plan of operation for residents with dementia. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator to submit a plan of operation regarding caring for residents with dementia to LPA by 11/10/2023. This plan should include; staffing, training, services being provided.”
“Based on record review 4/4 residents did not have an updated physician's report done within the last year. 3/4 resident records observed, were residents who have a diagnosis of dementia. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will reach out to resident's physicians to request for an updated physician's report. Administrator to submit copies to LPA”
“Based on record review; 4/4 resident records observed did not have an indiviudualized needs and service plan. POC Due Date: 11/10/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator shall complete a needs and service plan for each resident and submit a copy to LPA”
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On November 3, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Ida Galati and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas & kitchen. The indoor and outdoor passageways were observed. Outdoor passageways was observed to have furniture. No accessible bodies of water of fire safety hazards observed. Two staff rooms were observed. Resident rooms were observed to be equipped with required furnishings and bathrooms were observed to be clean and odor-free. Water temperature throughout the facility measured at 85.1-95.7 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 69 degrees F is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort. Door alarms were observed to be off and not working. Sharps and toxins were observed to be unlocked and accessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current as of November 2022. LPA observed 2 days for perishables and 7 days non-perishables. LPA observed expired milk in the refrigerator and opened bottles of mayonnaise and mustard in the kitchen pantry. Emergency drills were not observed. According to Administrator, drills are conducted every month, however she was unable to locate the training logs. LPA reviewed 4 resident records and 3 staff records. Based on record reviews: 3/4 residents did not have an updated physician's report and 4/4 files did not have a needs and service plan. Based on 3/3 staff records reviewed, staff records were observed to be complete, however training logs were not provided by the administrator. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in additional civil penalties. Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided.
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