Dementia care
Cited in 2 reports, with 4 deficiencies in total.
GUINTO HOME CARE INC.
38645 EASTON STREET, Palmdale CA 93552
5 bedsLatest official report Aug 10, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (661) 441-2814
- Licensee
- GUINTO HOME CARE, INC.
- Administrator
- ALMA S. GUINTO
- Contact
- ALMA S. GUINTO
- License first date
- Aug 28, 2014
- License effective date
- Aug 28, 2014
- District office
- WOODLAND HILLS S.RO · (818) 596-4334
- Regional office
- 31
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 6 Type A and 10 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Aug 10, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Aug 4, 2025
1 later report, on Aug 10, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
What Type A and Type B mean
- Type A
- Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
- Type B
- Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.
At a glance
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 1,564 Los Angeles County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 6 reports for this facility: 6 inspections, 0 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 6 Type A and 10 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 6
- Recorded deficiencies
- 16
- Type A deficiencies
- 6
- Type B deficiencies
- 10
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 3
More than the typical 4
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size also have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
Repeated topics
Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.
Food service
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
Hazardous items and storage
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Medication handling and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(h)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 residents' medications were taken out of their original containers which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/05/2025 Plan of Correction The Administrator will review the regulation on medication and email LPA Segovia a statement of understanding.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Hazardous items and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87309(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen the cabinet underneath the sink one out of the two latches was broken which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/08/2025 Plan of Correction The Administrator will send LPA Segovia a photo of the latch being fixed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Food serviceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87555(b)(28)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (28) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately upon discovery. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observing multiple perishable and unperishable foods being expired and one showing growth of mold which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/08/2025 Plan of Correction The Administrator will email LPA Segovia a copy of the receipt of groceries along with a photo of both the pantry and refrigerator showcasing sufficient supplies of seven (7) day nonperishable foods and two (2) day perishable foods.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87463(b)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The reappraisal shall document significant changes in the resident's physical, mental, cognitive, behavioral, or functional condition, including those required to be documented as specified in Section 87466, Observation of the Resident. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 residents were missing their reappraisals which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/18/2025 Plan of Correction The Administrator will email LPA Segovia the updated reappraisals for both residents.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87705(b)(1)(A)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) Licensees shall be responsible for the following: (1) Ensuring staff receive the following training as part of the training requirements specified in Section 87208 Plan of Operation: (A) Dementia care, including, but not limited to, knowledge about hydration, nutrition, skin care, communication, therapeutic activities, behavioral challenges, the environment, and assisting with activities of daily living; This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 Staff members were missing their Dementia training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/18/2025 Plan of Correction The Administrator will email LPA Segovia the completed staff dementia training, additionally the Administrator will review the regulation and email LPA Segovia a statement of understanding
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(e)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (5) Non-skid mats or strips shall be used in all bathtubs and showers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's obsevations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of bathrooms LPAs did not observe the slip resistant mats which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023 Plan of Correction LPA's observed adminustrator placed slip resistnat mats in both bathrooms.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.625(b)(2)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(2) In addition to paragraph (1), training requirements shall also include an additional 20 hours annually, eight hours of which shall be dementia care training, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696. This training shall be administered on the job, or in a classroom setting, or both, and may include online training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's review of staff files, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 caregivers did not complete the annual 20 hour training requirement which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023 Plan of Correction Administrator will forward via email, to LPA Spaeth the verification of caregivers 20 hour annual training.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Food serviceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87555(b)(23)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (23) All readily perishable foods or beverages capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of micro-organisms which can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at appropriate temperatures. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observation of uncoverd food items in the refridgerator, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in properly covering perishable food items which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023 Plan of Correction LPA's observed Licensee removed the uncovered perishable items and discard them.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87705(c)(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (6) Appraisals are conducted on an ongoing basis pursuant to Section 87463, Reappraisals. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's client file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 resident records. Facility failed to complete an annual needs assesment for resident 1, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/13/2023 Plan of Correction Administrator will forward resident 1 appraisal to LPA Spaeth via email.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(f)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) Solid waste shall be stored and disposed of as follows: (1) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not permit the transmission of a communicable disease or of odors, create a nuisance, provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observations in the backyard, a bucket containing chicken feces was located on the premisses. LPA Spaeth expressed a concern regarding the number of flies and ants that were attracted to the animal excrement.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/13/2023 Plan of Correction The Administrator stated will clean up the area and send a snapshot to LPA Spaeth
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Hazardous items and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87309(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observation, bottle of Raid and and roach spray was located under the sink in resident 1, restroom.The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023 Plan of Correction Based on LPA's observations all above items were safely locked.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(f)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (1) Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observation, a lighter was located on premisses easily accessible to residents, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023 Plan of Correction Based on LPA's observation item was removed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(f)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPAs observations the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Caregiver's room was not locked and medication was accessible to residents in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/08/2023 Plan of Correction Room was locked.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87411(f)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) All personnel, including the licensee and administrator, shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The caregivers had issues ambulating throughout the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/15/2023 Plan of Correction LPAs explained to Administrator that based upon observations and lack of ambulatory ease, there may be need additional staff. Administrator will review LIC 500 and advise LPA Spaeth regarding changes to the schedule.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87470(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87470(a) Infection Control Requirements: (a) A licensee shall ensure that infection control practices are maintained as follows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee failed to follow the infection control protocol on screening procedures. Staff were not familiar with screening procedures and no symptom screening questions have been asked, which poses a potential health, safety to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/14/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee agreed to train all staff on Mitigation Plan and Infection Control which includes screening. Staff sign-in sheet and training materials shall be e-mailed to LPA by POC date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Food serviceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87555(b)(26)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87555(b)(26) General Food Service Requirements (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (26) Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having sufficient supply of perishable food at the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/14/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee/Administrator will purchase non-perishable food for the facility, copy of the receipt and photo of the purchased food will need to be submitted as POC.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Source and limits
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.
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