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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

GARDEN OF JOYLicense 3427009642 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Tamayo arrived unannounced to open a complaint and observed case management deficiencies during this visit. LPA Tamayo spoke with facility administrator Drusilla Uwoghiren (S1)and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Tamayo observed that Staff 2(S2) was not associated to the facility. Upon record review via Guardian system LPA found that the criminal background clearance process was started on January 2025 but the background clearance process was not completed and S2 is not cleared nor associated to the facility. Additionally, LPA Tamayo observed the facility has not submitted incidents reports or death reports that have occurred in the last month. LPA reviewed records to be maintained at the facility LIC 311 with S1. This facility is being cited per 22 CCR sections 87355(e)(3), 87412(a). Civil penalties are being assessed repeat violation in regard to one staff member not background cleared/associated. An exit interview was held with S1. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were left with S1.

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.

  • 872187211Type B

    87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department ,,, (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) ... Based on observation and record review, administrator/licensee has not been completing incident reports and/or death reports which poses an potential or mediate health, safety and/or personnel rights risk.

  • Request a transfer of criminal record clearance

    87355(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) 87356(r)...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, and S1 was not cleared and/or associated with the facility which poses an immediate health, safety and/or personnel rights risk.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 10, 2025 inspection of GARDEN OF JOY?

This was an other inspection of GARDEN OF JOY on September 10, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARDEN OF JOY on September 10, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department ,,, ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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