Fire safety and emergency preparedness
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
1494 KOCH LANE, San Jose CA 95125
6 bedsLatest official report May 11, 2026Licensed
The available records show 7 Type A and 5 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
2 later reports, from Feb 18, 2026 through May 11, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
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.
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 185 Santa Clara County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 11 reports for this facility: 10 inspections, 1 complaint investigation, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 7 Type A and 5 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
More than the typical 5
3 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 2
1 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
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.
Cited in 2 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
(a) The pre-admission appraisal, as specified in Section 87457, Pre-Admission Appraisal, shall be updated, in writing as frequently as necessary or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first, to note significant changes in condition, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions, and to keep the appraisal accurate. For the purposes of this section, the updated pre-admission appraisal shall be referred to as the reappraisal. 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. R1-R3's Needs and services plans are not updated and are over 12 months old. ADM stated he has not updated R1-R3's Needs and services plans. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/10/2025 Plan of Correction ADM stated he would send LPA a copy of residents R1-R3's updated Needs and Services Plans. ADM stated he would also send a letter of understanding regarding the regulation. ADM stated he will send the plan of corrections to LPA by POC date, September 10, 2025.
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) (3) Each container shall carry all of the information specified in (6)(A) through (E) below plus expiration date and number of refills. 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. While reviewing resident R2's medications, LPA's observed medication #1's bottle did not contain the prescription label. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/22/2024 Plan of Correction ADM stated he will send a letter of understanding regarding the regulation. ADM stated he will send the plan of correction to LPA by POC date, August 22, 2024.
87202(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on observation & interview, the ADM did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed S2 leaving the storage unit with his/her spouse. S2 admitted that he/she was resting in the storage area. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
ADM stated he will send plan of action on how he/she will ensure the facility is adhering to their fire clearence and ensure the facility storage units are not being used as a sleeping/rest area. This is a repeat citation, issued on 10/24/2023.
Deadline recorded: Dec 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
(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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption ... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, record review and observation the ADM did not ensure S2's spouse received a fingerprint clearance from the Department pior to S2 residing at the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care
ADM will review section 87355 and submit a statement of understanding to LPA by POC due date, December 12, 2023.
Deadline recorded: Dec 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
(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 LPA observed a can of WD-40 lubricant and can of paint next to the storage units in the facility's backyard. ADM stated the residents have access to the backyard. ADM stated he/she has dementia residents. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2023 Plan of Correction ADM will send a plan of action on how the facility will ensure disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger to residents are properly stored, inaccessible to residents in care. ADM will send by POC date, 10/25/2023.
(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 LPA observed several knives and a tool bag containing things such as scissors next to the storage unit in the backyard. ADM stated the residents have access to the backyard. ADM stated he has residents with dementia. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2023 Plan of Correction ADM will send plan of action on how the facility will secure knives and tools in the facility to ensure they are not accessible to residents in care. ADM stated he will send to LPA by POC date, 10/25/2023.
(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation & interview, the ADM did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a mattress in the storage unit. ADM stated the storage unit is being used as a rest area. S1 admitted that he/she sleeps in the storage room with his/her 6-year-old child until his/her spouse picks them up. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction ADM will photo documentation showing the storage area is no longer being used as a sleeping area. ADM stated he will also send a letter of understanding stating no staff or any individual is allowed to sleep in the following areas without building permit and fire clearance such as but not limited storage room, living room, and garage.
(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 interview & record review, the ADM did not comply with the section cited above. ADM stated the facility has not done a fire drill in the past year. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/31/2023 Plan of Correction ADM stated he will conduct a fire drill and send documentation to LPA by 10/31/2023.
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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