Hazardous items and storage
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
SAINT JOSEPH HOME'S FV
9371 EL VALLE AVE, Fountain Valley CA 92708
6 bedsLatest official report Jul 24, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (714) 488-8413
- Licensee
- SAINT JOSEPH HOME'S FV, INC.
- Administrator
- CRUZ, LEAH
- Contact
- CRUZ, LEAH
- License first date
- Jul 8, 2021
- License effective date
- Jul 8, 2021
- District office
- ORANGE COUNTY RO · (714) 703-2840
- Regional office
- 22
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 7 Type A and 4 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Jul 24, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Jul 24, 2026
No later report is available, so the records do not show what happened afterward.
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 984 Orange County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 4 reports for this facility: 4 inspections, 0 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 7 Type A and 4 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 4
- Recorded deficiencies
- 11
- Type A deficiencies
- 7
- Type B deficiencies
- 4
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
About the same as most this size
2 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
10 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
6 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
4 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.
Licensing and administration
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
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). 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 two out of six restrooms, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Water temperature tested at 71.2 and 73.2 in two restrooms. The remaining restrooms took about an average of 8 minutes to get hot water.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/25/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee to send an Statement of Understanding to LPA by POC due date via email. Administrator stated there will be repairs done to have the water pressure and the long wait times for hot water mitigated.
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) 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 due to cleaning solutions, insecticides, and sharps found throughout the facility and in resident bedrooms which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/25/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee to send an Statement of Understanding to LPA by POC due date via email. In-service training to be sent to LPA by August 14, 2026.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Not classified in the sourceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.311
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
Every residential care facility for the elderly shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. 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 due to carbon monoxide detector being removed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Carbon Monoxide detector was stored away. AD stated it might have been removed when redecorating which occurred a " few days ago. "
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2026 Plan of Correction Carbon Monoxide detector was found and had batteries replaced due to it not functioning when attempting to test the device. Licensee to send a Statement of Understanding for the regulation mentioned above to LPA by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Licensing and administrationType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.319(b)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(b) A licensee shall ensure the following requirements are met in providing any internet access device for resident use: 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 due to the facility not having an internet device for resident use which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee to provide a device for resident use and send photograph proof to LPA by POC due date via email.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87608(a)(5)(B)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails. 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 one of six resident beds which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Resident 6 is not in hospice and had a full bed rail in place.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/14/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee modified full bed rail to half rail during LPA visit.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Food serviceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87555(b)(27)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two black roaches were observed on the wall in the kitchen. This poses an immediate risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/22/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee stated they will deep clean kitchen and all rooms, as well as schedule pest control appointment to evaluate the entire facility and send proof of appointment made and rooms cleaned to LPA by POC due date. Licensee will send LPA pest control reports to LPA once obtained.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Background checksType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87355(e)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on a record review Staff 3 (S3) does not have a transfer of their criminal record as required by the Department. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care. Licensee and staff stated S3 has worked at facility for more than 3 years. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/22/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee agrees to have all staff background cleared/transferred and associated to the facility before allowing any staff to work at the facility. Licensee agrees to sign a statement of understanding of CCR 87355 and to provide the signed statement by the POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Licensing and administrationType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 1569.605
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate, caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the licensee or its employees. 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 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed the Licensee does not currently have liability insurance for the facility. LPA observed a proposal for liability insurance dated June 17, 2025 and no additional records were provided during the visit.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/22/2025 Plan of Correction The Licensee stated that they have current liability insurance and are in the process of obtaining record from insurance agent. The Licensee stated that they will provide LPA proof of liability insurance once it has been obtained. The Licensee agreed to provide LPA the liability insurance via email or fax by POC date.
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) 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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed unsecured scissors and medication in R1's bedroom. R1 has a diagnosis of dementia. Sharps were also observed unlocked in a cabinet in the kitchen, which poses an immediate risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/22/2025 Plan of Correction LPA observed licensee remove items from resident's room and licensee stated the lock on kitchen cabinet will be repaired. Licensee stated they will retrain staff and will send proof of completed training, with attendee signatures, to CCLD via email by POC due date.
Corrective action observedRecorded in report dated Nov 21, 2025
Plan of correction recorded
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.695(c)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not ensure the facility staff received fire, emergency, and disaster training quarterly, as the last training was conducted on April 10, 2025. This poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/28/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee stated they will have all staff participate in fire, emergency, and disaster training and submit proof to LPA by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:On today's date at 4:01pm while conducting physical plant inspection, LPA Quiroz recorded water temperatures to be recorded between 79-84 degrees Fahrenheit. This was verified with Assistant Administrator John Jason Eugenio who indicated " Yes, we have already called the plumber but the plumber had covid and won't be here until end of the week. " Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA Quiroz's observation and interviews conducted today, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 07/15/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee will call and schedule plumber repair by July 15, 2022 and submit proof of repair to CCL by July 15, 2022.
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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