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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GARDEN OF JOYLicense 3427009644 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/26/26 at 9:15am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Gardens of Joy for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Drusilla Uwoghiren and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 120 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents. LPA observed one staff member present has a criminal record clearance but was not associated to the facility prior to their presence in the facility. Additionally, LPA observed both staff and resident files to be incomplete and missing required documents. Report Continued on LIC 9099-C. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies are cited during today's inspection. An immediate civil penalty was also issued today. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87355(e)(3)Type A

    Request a transfer of criminal record clearance

    Based on LPA review of staff criminal record clearance and associations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Staff S1 was not associated to the facility prior to working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Maintain required personnel records for staff

    Based on LPAs review of staff files, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 3 staff files reviewed, the staff file had no required documentation including ID information, Health, screening, TB, documentation of training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission

    Based on review of resident records and staff statements, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they were unable to produce copies of recent medical assessment for newly admitted residents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(a)Type B

    Maintain separate complete record for each resident

    Based on review of three resident files, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 resident files reviewed as LPA observed the files to be incomplete and missing required documents identified in LIC 311F which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 26, 2026 inspection of GARDEN OF JOY?

This was an inspection of GARDEN OF JOY on February 26, 2026. 4 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARDEN OF JOY on February 26, 2026?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (1 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA review of staff criminal record clearance and associations, the licensee did not comply with the section ci..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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