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Inspection visit

Complaint

VILLAGE GARDENSLicense 1572069162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/09/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced initial 10-day visit complaint visit. LPA arrived, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by staff. LPA met with Operations Manager, Alfredo Benavides to conduct visit with LPA. This department has investigated the above allegations. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. Based on interviews conducted, it was reported that there were pills in R1's bedroom, when found they were provided to staff 2 (S2). During visit on this date, resident 2 (R2) provided a pill to LPA that was found at dining room table belong to resident 3 (R3). Responsible party for R1 was notified verbally on 3/22/26 and via text message on 3/30/26 of a rate increase effective 4/01/26. The change of change of condition for R1 occurred on 2/21/26. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiency is being cited on the attached 9099-D. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided for facility records.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1569.657Type B

    (a) For any rate increase due to a change in the level of care of the resident, the licensee shall provide the resident and the resident’s representative, if any, written notice of the rate increase within two business days after initially providing services at the new level of care. The notice shall include a detailed explanation of the additional services to be provided at the new level of care and an accompanying itemization of the charges. ***This was not met as evidenced by Responsible party for R1 was notified verbally on 3/22/26 and via text message on 3/30/26 of a rate increase effective 4/01/26. The change of change of condition for R1 occurred on 2/21/26.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self administered medication as needed. ***This was not met as evidenced by it was reported that there were pills in R1's bedroom, when found they were provided to staff 2 (S2). During visit on this date, resident 2 (R2) provided a pill to LPA that was found at dining room table belong to resident 3 (R3).

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 9, 2026 inspection of VILLAGE GARDENS?

This was a complaint inspection of VILLAGE GARDENS on April 9, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VILLAGE GARDENS on April 9, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) For any rate increase due to a change in the level of care of the resident, the licensee shall provide the resident ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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