HILLS OF SIERRA CHULA, THE

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87213

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan.. shall maintain adequate financial records; and shall submit such financial reports as may be required upon the written request of the licensing agency... This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on observation and records reviewed, the Licensee did not provide all the requested documents to Community Care Licensing as agreed upon. Additionally, the Licensee did not ensure staff have been paid on schedule. This poses an immedate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

The Licensee stated that they will provide a written plan to LPA on when they will submit the requested documents on how they will address the owed wages of staff. The Licensee agreed to provide LPA the written plan via email or fax by POC date.

Deadline recorded: Feb 25, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87156(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87156 Licensing Fees: (a) An applicant or licensee shall be charged fees as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1569.185. This requirement was not evidenced by: Based on observation and records reviewed, the Licensee did not pay the facility's annual fees for 2025 depsite previous reminders. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

The Licensee stated that he will pay the facility's annual fees. The Licensee agreed to provide LPA proof of payment via email or fax by POC date.

Deadline recorded: Mar 3, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87213

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, .. and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents.. This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not have an adequate financial plan in place to ensure staff are paid on schedule. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator/Licensee to submit a financial plan to ensure that staff receive their pay for previous pay that is due, and for pay periods moving forward. the finacial plan shall be submitted via email or fax by POC date. This area was cited on 1/8/26. Due to deficiencies not corrected facility is receiving civil penalty.

Deadline recorded: Feb 18, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

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...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews 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 was informed Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.

Official plan of correction

The Adminstrator/Licensee to provide LPA proof of liability insurance for the facility via email or fax by POC date. This area was cited on 2/13/26. Due to deficiencies not corrected facility is receiving civil penalty.

Deadline recorded: Feb 18, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

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 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 that the Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 02/14/2026 Plan of Correction The Administrator stated that he will contact the Licensee to ensure liability insurance is obtained for the facility. The Adminstrator agreed to provide LPA proof of liability insurance for the facility via email or fax by POC date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87555(b)(26)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(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, interview, 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 facility has a an approximate five day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA was also informed the Licensee has been unable to approve a grocery order after several days.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 02/14/2026 Plan of Correction The Administrator stated that he will contact the Licensee to ensure the grocery order is approved and that the facility has a sufficient food supply on hand. The Administrator agreed to provide LPA a food receipt once the grocery order has been approved. The Administrator stated he will provid LPA the receipt via email or fax by POC date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87213

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee does not have sufficient resources to meet operating costs, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED

Official plan of correction

Licensee will submit a written plan of action to LPA via email by POC date, that ensures Licensee will have sufficient resources to meet the operating costs of the facility.

Deadline recorded: Feb 4, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87405(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator... The administrator shall have sufficient freedom from other responsibilities and shall be on the premises a sufficient number of hours... This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee did not ensure administrator is on site a sufficient amount of hours. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee to submit a plan of action on how to provide oversight along with an accurate schedule and forward proof to LPA by poc due date. *This is an amended report

Deadline recorded: Feb 4, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87506(b)(17)(B)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Each resident’s record shall contain at least the following information: Documents and information required by the following: (B)Section 87459, Functional Capabilities; This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee failed to ensure a Functional Capabilities Assessment was completed for three out of three residents which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee to complete a Functional Capabilities Assessment for all three residents and forward proof to LPA by POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Feb 10, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87412(c)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training and orientation. This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee failed to ensure staff have required training in the file. Staff 1 and 2 do not have required training which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee to conduct training and forward proof to LPA by POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Feb 17, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87405(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties: (a) All facilities shall have a qualified... and shall be on the premises a sufficient number of hours to permit adequate attention to the management and administration of the facility... This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not ensure the Administrator is at the facility a sufficient number of hours as they are currently overseeing three other homes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator stated that he will create a plan to ensure the facility has adequate supervisor. The Administrator stated that he will provide LPA the plan via email or fax by POC date.

Deadline recorded: Jan 9, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87213

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87213 Finances: The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, .. and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents.. This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not have an adequate financial plan in place to ensure staff are paid on schedule. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator stated that they will create a financial plan to ensure that staff receive their pay for previous pay period, and for pay periods moving forward. The Administrator agreed to provide LPA the finacial plan via email or fax by POC date.

Deadline recorded: Jan 16, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87355(e)(3)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87355 Criminal Record Clearance: (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 was not evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, the Licensee did not ensure that Staff #2 and Staff #3 were background associated to the facility prior to startig their employment. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator stated that they will associate Staff #2 and Staff #3 to the facility. LPA will review Guardian on POC date to ensure staff are associated to the facility.

Deadline recorded: Jan 16, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87213

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensee interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee does not have sufficient resources to meet opeating costs for care of the residents, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee stated will issue 60 day eviction notices to residents and will provide copies to LPA Mendivil by POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Oct 15, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

1569.605

Regulation authority

HSC

What the official deficiency says

all residential care facilities for the elderly … 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. This requirement was not met as evidence by Licensee stated they do not have liability insurance. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to person in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee stated will obtain liability insurance and provide proof to LPA by POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Oct 15, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87213

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensee interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee does not have sufficient resources to meet opeating costs for care of the residents, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee stated they will submit a written plan of action to LPA via email by POC date, that ensures Licensee will have sufficient resources to meet the operating costs for care of the residents.

Deadline recorded: May 15, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.