Jenron Corp. v. Department of Social Services

Appellants Jenron Corporation (Jenron), Francisco Sioson and his wife, Priscilla, appeal the denial of their petition for writ of administrative mandate (Code Civ. Proc., § 1094.5) seeking review of respondent Department of Social Service’s revocation of their adult residential care facility licenses and prohibiting them from licensure and/or employment in any facility licensed by respondent. We affirm.

Background

Since 1986 the Siosons have operated four adult residential care facilities licensed by respondent, and are the president and vice-president, respectively, of Jenron, their family corporation. Jenron is the licensee for the Siosons’ Royal Guest Home (Royal), licensed in September 1988, and Parkside Guest Home (Parkside), licensed in October 1991. Royal and Parkside initially served mentally disabled adult residents. Each facility is located in Concord and has a capacity for six residents.

Between 1989 and 1992 respondent cited Royal and Parkside for numerous violations, including inadequate food supplies, lack of staff training, unqualified staff, lack of required staff fingerprints and physician reports, inadequate supervision of residents, incomplete…